Add 45/24 and 9/45
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 9/45
45/24 + 9/45 is 83/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 72/360 = 675 + 72/360 = 747/360 - 747/360 simplified gives 83/40
- So, 45/24 + 9/45 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40
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