Add 3/45 and 6/24
3/45 + 6/24 is 19/60.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 90/360 = 24 + 90/360 = 114/360 - 114/360 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 3/45 + 6/24 = 19/60
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