Add 8/24 and 4/45
8/24 + 4/45 is 19/45.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 32/360 = 120 + 32/360 = 152/360 - 152/360 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 8/24 + 4/45 = 19/45
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