Add 8/24 and 21/45
8/24 + 21/45 is 4/5.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 168/360 = 120 + 168/360 = 288/360 - 288/360 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 8/24 + 21/45 = 4/5
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