Add 45/6 and 49/24
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 2 1/24
45/6 + 49/24 is 229/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
45/6 = 45 × 4/6 × 4 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
49/24 = 49 × 1/24 × 1 = 49/24 - Add the two like fractions:
180/24 + 49/24 = 180 + 49/24 = 229/24 - So, 45/6 + 49/24 = 229/24
In mixed form: 913/24
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