Add 45/24 and 15/20
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 15/20
45/24 + 15/20 is 21/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 90/120 = 225 + 90/120 = 315/120 - 315/120 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 45/24 + 15/20 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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