Add 4/45 and 84/24
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 3 12/24
4/45 + 84/24 is 323/90.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 1260/360 = 32 + 1260/360 = 1292/360 - 1292/360 simplified gives 323/90
- So, 4/45 + 84/24 = 323/90
In mixed form: 353/90
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