Add 75/24 and 35/45
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 35/45
75/24 + 35/45 is 281/72.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/360 + 280/360 = 1125 + 280/360 = 1405/360 - 1405/360 simplified gives 281/72
- So, 75/24 + 35/45 = 281/72
In mixed form: 365/72
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