Add 45/24 and 1/45
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 1/45
45/24 + 1/45 is 683/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 8/360 = 675 + 8/360 = 683/360 - So, 45/24 + 1/45 = 683/360
In mixed form: 1323/360
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