Add 45/2 and 3/24
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 3/24
45/2 + 3/24 is 181/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
45/2 = 45 × 12/2 × 12 = 540/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24 - Add the two like fractions:
540/24 + 3/24 = 540 + 3/24 = 543/24 - 543/24 simplified gives 181/8
- So, 45/2 + 3/24 = 181/8
In mixed form: 225/8
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