Add 9/45 and 45/24
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 1 21/24
9/45 + 45/24 is 83/40.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 675/360 = 72 + 675/360 = 747/360 - 747/360 simplified gives 83/40
- So, 9/45 + 45/24 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/45+45/24 9/45+90/24 9/90+45/24 9/45+45/48 27/45+45/24 9/45+45/72 63/45+45/24