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Add 12/45 and 8/24

12/45 + 8/24 is 3/5.

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,
    12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/360 + 120/360 = 96 + 120/360 = 216/360
  5. 216/360 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 12/45 + 8/24 = 3/5

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