Add 6/45 and 35/24
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 11/24
6/45 + 35/24 is 191/120.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
35/24 = 35 × 15/24 × 15 = 525/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 525/360 = 48 + 525/360 = 573/360 - 573/360 simplified gives 191/120
- So, 6/45 + 35/24 = 191/120
In mixed form: 171/120
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