Add 28/24 and 30/45
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 30/45
28/24 + 30/45 is 11/6.
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,
28/24 = 28 × 15/24 × 15 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
420/360 + 240/360 = 420 + 240/360 = 660/360 - 660/360 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 28/24 + 30/45 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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