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Add 15/4 and 45/24

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 1 21/24

15/4 + 45/24 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
    15/4 = 15 × 6/4 × 6 = 90/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/24 + 45/24 = 90 + 45/24 = 135/24
  5. 135/24 simplified gives 45/8
  6. So, 15/4 + 45/24 = 45/8
    In mixed form: 55/8

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