Add 24/7 and 6/45
1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 6/45
24/7 + 6/45 is 374/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
24/7 = 24 × 45/7 × 45 = 1080/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/315 + 42/315 = 1080 + 42/315 = 1122/315 - 1122/315 simplified gives 374/105
- So, 24/7 + 6/45 = 374/105
In mixed form: 359/105
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