Add 45/24 and 15/75
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 15/75
45/24 + 15/75 is 83/40.
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,
15/75 = 15 × 8/75 × 8 = 120/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/600 + 120/600 = 1125 + 120/600 = 1245/600 - 1245/600 simplified gives 83/40
- So, 45/24 + 15/75 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40
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