Add 45/4 and 24/45
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 24/45
45/4 + 24/45 is 707/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
45/4 = 45 × 45/4 × 45 = 2025/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/180 + 96/180 = 2025 + 96/180 = 2121/180 - 2121/180 simplified gives 707/60
- So, 45/4 + 24/45 = 707/60
In mixed form: 1147/60
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