Add 45/18 and 2/24
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 2/24
45/18 + 2/24 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
45/18 = 45 × 4/18 × 4 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 6/72 = 180 + 6/72 = 186/72 - 186/72 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 45/18 + 2/24 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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