Add 42/45 and 45/24
1st number: 42/45, 2nd number: 1 21/24
42/45 + 45/24 is 337/120.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360 - Add the two like fractions:
336/360 + 675/360 = 336 + 675/360 = 1011/360 - 1011/360 simplified gives 337/120
- So, 42/45 + 45/24 = 337/120
In mixed form: 297/120
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