Add 45/28 and 81/24
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 3 9/24
45/28 + 81/24 is 279/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
45/28 = 45 × 6/28 × 6 = 270/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168 - Add the two like fractions:
270/168 + 567/168 = 270 + 567/168 = 837/168 - 837/168 simplified gives 279/56
- So, 45/28 + 81/24 = 279/56
In mixed form: 455/56
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