Add 3/45 and 4/24
3/45 + 4/24 is 7/30.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 60/360 = 24 + 60/360 = 84/360 - 84/360 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 3/45 + 4/24 = 7/30
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