Add 25/45 and 3/24
25/45 + 3/24 is 49/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
3/24 = 3 × 15/24 × 15 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 45/360 = 200 + 45/360 = 245/360 - 245/360 simplified gives 49/72
- So, 25/45 + 3/24 = 49/72
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