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Add 1/24 and 70/45

1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 25/45

1/24 + 70/45 is 115/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/360 + 560/360 = 15 + 560/360 = 575/360
  5. 575/360 simplified gives 115/72
  6. So, 1/24 + 70/45 = 115/72
    In mixed form: 143/72

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