Add 45/15 and 24/20
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1 4/20
45/15 + 24/20 is 21/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 72/60 = 180 + 72/60 = 252/60 - 252/60 simplified gives 21/5
- So, 45/15 + 24/20 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5
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