Add 24/9 and 42/45
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 42/45
24/9 + 42/45 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
24/9 = 24 × 5/9 × 5 = 120/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45 - Add the two like fractions:
120/45 + 42/45 = 120 + 42/45 = 162/45 - 162/45 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 24/9 + 42/45 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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