Add 4/24 and 72/45, Solve 4/24 + 1 27/45 as a fraction

Add 4/24 and 72/45

1^st number: 4/24, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

4/24 + 72/45 is 53/30.

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,
4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360
Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 576/360 = 60 + 576/360 = 636/360
636/360 simplified gives 53/30
So, 4/24 + 72/45 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30

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