Add 27/45 and 4/24
27/45 + 4/24 is 23/30.
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,
27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 60/360 = 216 + 60/360 = 276/360 - 276/360 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 27/45 + 4/24 = 23/30
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