Add 45/9 and 81/24
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 3 9/24
45/9 + 81/24 is 67/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
45/9 = 45 × 8/9 × 8 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
81/24 = 81 × 3/24 × 3 = 243/72 - Add the two like fractions:
360/72 + 243/72 = 360 + 243/72 = 603/72 - 603/72 simplified gives 67/8
- So, 45/9 + 81/24 = 67/8
In mixed form: 83/8
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