Add 24/5 and 25/45
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 25/45
24/5 + 25/45 is 241/45.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
216/45 + 25/45 = 216 + 25/45 = 241/45 - So, 24/5 + 25/45 = 241/45
In mixed form: 516/45
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