Add 4/45 and 30/24
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 1 6/24
4/45 + 30/24 is 241/180.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 450/360 = 32 + 450/360 = 482/360 - 482/360 simplified gives 241/180
- So, 4/45 + 30/24 = 241/180
In mixed form: 161/180
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