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Add 15/45 and 9/24

15/45 + 9/24 is 17/24.

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,
    15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    9/24 = 9 × 15/24 × 15 = 135/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/360 + 135/360 = 120 + 135/360 = 255/360
  5. 255/360 simplified gives 17/24
  6. So, 15/45 + 9/24 = 17/24

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