Add 81/45 and 81/24
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 3 9/24
81/45 + 81/24 is 207/40.
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,
81/45 = 81 × 8/45 × 8 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
81/24 = 81 × 15/24 × 15 = 1215/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 1215/360 = 648 + 1215/360 = 1863/360 - 1863/360 simplified gives 207/40
- So, 81/45 + 81/24 = 207/40
In mixed form: 57/40
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