Add 54/24 and 5/45
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 5/45
54/24 + 5/45 is 85/36.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 15/24 × 15 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
810/360 + 40/360 = 810 + 40/360 = 850/360 - 850/360 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 54/24 + 5/45 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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