Add 24/8 and 15/45
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 15/45
24/8 + 15/45 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
24/8 = 24 × 45/8 × 45 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/360 + 120/360 = 1080 + 120/360 = 1200/360 - 1200/360 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 24/8 + 15/45 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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