Add 45/75 and 20/24
45/75 + 20/24 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
20/24 = 20 × 25/24 × 25 = 500/600 - Add the two like fractions:
360/600 + 500/600 = 360 + 500/600 = 860/600 - 860/600 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 45/75 + 20/24 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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