Add 81/24 and 28/45
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 28/45
81/24 + 28/45 is 1439/360.
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,
81/24 = 81 × 15/24 × 15 = 1215/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
28/45 = 28 × 8/45 × 8 = 224/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/360 + 224/360 = 1215 + 224/360 = 1439/360 - So, 81/24 + 28/45 = 1439/360
In mixed form: 3359/360
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