Add 75/24 and 10/45
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 10/45
75/24 + 10/45 is 241/72.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 15/24 × 15 = 1125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/360 + 80/360 = 1125 + 80/360 = 1205/360 - 1205/360 simplified gives 241/72
- So, 75/24 + 10/45 = 241/72
In mixed form: 325/72
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