Add 45/6 and 24/45
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 24/45
45/6 + 24/45 is 241/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
45/6 = 45 × 15/6 × 15 = 675/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
675/90 + 48/90 = 675 + 48/90 = 723/90 - 723/90 simplified gives 241/30
- So, 45/6 + 24/45 = 241/30
In mixed form: 81/30
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