Add 42/45 and 24/72
42/45 + 24/72 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
336/360 + 120/360 = 336 + 120/360 = 456/360 - 456/360 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 42/45 + 24/72 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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