Add 45/24 and 20/12
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 1 8/12
45/24 + 20/12 is 85/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
20/12 = 20 × 2/12 × 2 = 40/24 - Add the two like fractions:
45/24 + 40/24 = 45 + 40/24 = 85/24 - So, 45/24 + 20/12 = 85/24
In mixed form: 313/24
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