Add 9/24 and 36/45
9/24 + 36/45 is 47/40.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 288/360 = 135 + 288/360 = 423/360 - 423/360 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 9/24 + 36/45 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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