Add 6/24 and 21/45
6/24 + 21/45 is 43/60.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 168/360 = 90 + 168/360 = 258/360 - 258/360 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 6/24 + 21/45 = 43/60
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