Add 6/45 and 8/24
6/45 + 8/24 is 7/15.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 120/360 = 48 + 120/360 = 168/360 - 168/360 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 6/45 + 8/24 = 7/15
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