Add 30/24 and 50/45
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 1 5/45
30/24 + 50/45 is 85/36.
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,
30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 400/360 = 450 + 400/360 = 850/360 - 850/360 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 30/24 + 50/45 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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