Add 6/24 and 84/45
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 39/45
6/24 + 84/45 is 127/60.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 8/45 × 8 = 672/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 672/360 = 90 + 672/360 = 762/360 - 762/360 simplified gives 127/60
- So, 6/24 + 84/45 = 127/60
In mixed form: 27/60
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