Add 9/24 and 21/45
9/24 + 21/45 is 101/120.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 15/24 × 15 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 168/360 = 135 + 168/360 = 303/360 - 303/360 simplified gives 101/120
- So, 9/24 + 21/45 = 101/120
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