Add 3/24 and 21/45
3/24 + 21/45 is 71/120.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 15/24 × 15 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 168/360 = 45 + 168/360 = 213/360 - 213/360 simplified gives 71/120
- So, 3/24 + 21/45 = 71/120
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