Add 24/60 and 70/45
1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 1 25/45
24/60 + 70/45 is 88/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 280/180 = 72 + 280/180 = 352/180 - 352/180 simplified gives 88/45
- So, 24/60 + 70/45 = 88/45
In mixed form: 143/45
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