Add 45/10 and 4/24
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 4/24
45/10 + 4/24 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
45/10 = 45 × 12/10 × 12 = 540/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
540/120 + 20/120 = 540 + 20/120 = 560/120 - 560/120 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 45/10 + 4/24 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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