Add 45/35 and 20/24
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 20/24
45/35 + 20/24 is 89/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
45/35 = 45 × 24/35 × 24 = 1080/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/840 + 700/840 = 1080 + 700/840 = 1780/840 - 1780/840 simplified gives 89/42
- So, 45/35 + 20/24 = 89/42
In mixed form: 25/42
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