Add 42/45 and 54/24
1st number: 42/45, 2nd number: 2 6/24
42/45 + 54/24 is 191/60.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 15/24 × 15 = 810/360 - Add the two like fractions:
336/360 + 810/360 = 336 + 810/360 = 1146/360 - 1146/360 simplified gives 191/60
- So, 42/45 + 54/24 = 191/60
In mixed form: 311/60
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