Add 40/4 and 24/45
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 24/45
40/4 + 24/45 is 158/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
40/4 = 40 × 45/4 × 45 = 1800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/180 + 96/180 = 1800 + 96/180 = 1896/180 - 1896/180 simplified gives 158/15
- So, 40/4 + 24/45 = 158/15
In mixed form: 108/15
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