Add 24/5 and 15/45
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 15/45
24/5 + 15/45 is 77/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
15/45 = 15 × 1/45 × 1 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
216/45 + 15/45 = 216 + 15/45 = 231/45 - 231/45 simplified gives 77/15
- So, 24/5 + 15/45 = 77/15
In mixed form: 52/15
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