Add 7/45 and 24/6
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 4 0/6
7/45 + 24/6 is 187/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
24/6 = 24 × 15/6 × 15 = 360/90 - Add the two like fractions:
14/90 + 360/90 = 14 + 360/90 = 374/90 - 374/90 simplified gives 187/45
- So, 7/45 + 24/6 = 187/45
In mixed form: 47/45
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