Add 3/45 and 14/24
3/45 + 14/24 is 13/20.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 210/360 = 24 + 210/360 = 234/360 - 234/360 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 3/45 + 14/24 = 13/20
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