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Add 18/24 and 25/45

18/24 + 25/45 is 47/36.

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,
    18/24 = 18 × 15/24 × 15 = 270/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/360 + 200/360 = 270 + 200/360 = 470/360
  5. 470/360 simplified gives 47/36
  6. So, 18/24 + 25/45 = 47/36
    In mixed form: 111/36

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