Add 6/45 and 49/24
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 2 1/24
6/45 + 49/24 is 87/40.
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,
49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 735/360 = 48 + 735/360 = 783/360 - 783/360 simplified gives 87/40
- So, 6/45 + 49/24 = 87/40
In mixed form: 27/40
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