Add 45/24 and 10/75
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 10/75
45/24 + 10/75 is 241/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
45/24 = 45 × 25/24 × 25 = 1125/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/600 + 80/600 = 1125 + 80/600 = 1205/600 - 1205/600 simplified gives 241/120
- So, 45/24 + 10/75 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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