Add 75/18 and 24/45
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 24/45
75/18 + 24/45 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
375/90 + 48/90 = 375 + 48/90 = 423/90 - 423/90 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 75/18 + 24/45 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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