Add 75/24 and 5/45
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 5/45
75/24 + 5/45 is 233/72.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/360 + 40/360 = 1125 + 40/360 = 1165/360 - 1165/360 simplified gives 233/72
- So, 75/24 + 5/45 = 233/72
In mixed form: 317/72
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