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Add 1/45 and 12/24

1/45 + 12/24 is 47/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    12/24 = 12 × 15/24 × 15 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/360 + 180/360 = 8 + 180/360 = 188/360
  5. 188/360 simplified gives 47/90
  6. So, 1/45 + 12/24 = 47/90

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