Add 8/45 and 12/24
8/45 + 12/24 is 61/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
12/24 = 12 × 15/24 × 15 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
64/360 + 180/360 = 64 + 180/360 = 244/360 - 244/360 simplified gives 61/90
- So, 8/45 + 12/24 = 61/90
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