Add 24/80 and 35/45
24/80 + 35/45 is 97/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
216/720 + 560/720 = 216 + 560/720 = 776/720 - 776/720 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 24/80 + 35/45 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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