Add 35/24 and 7/45
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 7/45
35/24 + 7/45 is 581/360.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 15/24 × 15 = 525/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
525/360 + 56/360 = 525 + 56/360 = 581/360 - So, 35/24 + 7/45 = 581/360
In mixed form: 1221/360
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