Add 45/7 and 4/24
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 4/24
45/7 + 4/24 is 277/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
45/7 = 45 × 24/7 × 24 = 1080/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/168 + 28/168 = 1080 + 28/168 = 1108/168 - 1108/168 simplified gives 277/42
- So, 45/7 + 4/24 = 277/42
In mixed form: 625/42
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