Add 48/45 and 21/24
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 21/24
48/45 + 21/24 is 233/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
21/24 = 21 × 15/24 × 15 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
384/360 + 315/360 = 384 + 315/360 = 699/360 - 699/360 simplified gives 233/120
- So, 48/45 + 21/24 = 233/120
In mixed form: 1113/120
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