Add 24/84 and 4/45
24/84 + 4/45 is 118/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
24/84 = 24 × 15/84 × 15 = 360/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
4/45 = 4 × 28/45 × 28 = 112/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1260 + 112/1260 = 360 + 112/1260 = 472/1260 - 472/1260 simplified gives 118/315
- So, 24/84 + 4/45 = 118/315
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