Add 35/12 and 24/45
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 24/45
35/12 + 24/45 is 69/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
525/180 + 96/180 = 525 + 96/180 = 621/180 - 621/180 simplified gives 69/20
- So, 35/12 + 24/45 = 69/20
In mixed form: 39/20
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