Add 45/24 and 36/10
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 3 6/10
45/24 + 36/10 is 219/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 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 10 × 12 = 120,
36/10 = 36 × 12/10 × 12 = 432/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 432/120 = 225 + 432/120 = 657/120 - 657/120 simplified gives 219/40
- So, 45/24 + 36/10 = 219/40
In mixed form: 519/40
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