Add 36/45 and 20/24
36/45 + 20/24 is 49/30.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
20/24 = 20 × 15/24 × 15 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 300/360 = 288 + 300/360 = 588/360 - 588/360 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 36/45 + 20/24 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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