Add 24/80 and 36/45
24/80 + 36/45 is 11/10.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 16/45 × 16 = 576/720 - Add the two like fractions:
216/720 + 576/720 = 216 + 576/720 = 792/720 - 792/720 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 24/80 + 36/45 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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