Add 45/90 and 12/24
45/90 + 12/24 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
12/24 = 12 × 15/24 × 15 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 180/360 = 180 + 180/360 = 360/360 - 360/360 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 45/90 + 12/24 = 1/1
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