Add 7/24 and 15/45
7/24 + 15/45 is 5/8.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 15/24 × 15 = 105/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
105/360 + 120/360 = 105 + 120/360 = 225/360 - 225/360 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 7/24 + 15/45 = 5/8
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