Add 25/24 and 3/45
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 3/45
25/24 + 3/45 is 133/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
25/24 = 25 × 15/24 × 15 = 375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 24/360 = 375 + 24/360 = 399/360 - 399/360 simplified gives 133/120
- So, 25/24 + 3/45 = 133/120
In mixed form: 113/120
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