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Add 10/24 and 75/45

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 30/45

10/24 + 75/45 is 25/12.

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,
    10/24 = 10 × 15/24 × 15 = 150/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/360 + 600/360 = 150 + 600/360 = 750/360
  5. 750/360 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 10/24 + 75/45 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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