Add 30/45 and 2/24
30/45 + 2/24 is 3/4.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 30/360 = 240 + 30/360 = 270/360 - 270/360 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 30/45 + 2/24 = 3/4
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