Add 24/5 and 45/14
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 3 3/14
24/5 + 45/14 is 561/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
24/5 = 24 × 14/5 × 14 = 336/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
45/14 = 45 × 5/14 × 5 = 225/70 - Add the two like fractions:
336/70 + 225/70 = 336 + 225/70 = 561/70 - So, 24/5 + 45/14 = 561/70
In mixed form: 81/70
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