Add 3/24 and 80/45
1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 1 35/45
3/24 + 80/45 is 137/72.
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,
80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 640/360 = 45 + 640/360 = 685/360 - 685/360 simplified gives 137/72
- So, 3/24 + 80/45 = 137/72
In mixed form: 165/72
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