Add 24/6 and 35/45
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 35/45
24/6 + 35/45 is 43/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
24/6 = 24 × 15/6 × 15 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 70/90 = 360 + 70/90 = 430/90 - 430/90 simplified gives 43/9
- So, 24/6 + 35/45 = 43/9
In mixed form: 47/9
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