Add 35/45 and 5/24
35/45 + 5/24 is 71/72.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 75/360 = 280 + 75/360 = 355/360 - 355/360 simplified gives 71/72
- So, 35/45 + 5/24 = 71/72
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