Add 49/24 and 2/45
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 2/45
49/24 + 2/45 is 751/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
735/360 + 16/360 = 735 + 16/360 = 751/360 - So, 49/24 + 2/45 = 751/360
In mixed form: 231/360
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