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Add 2/24 and 12/45

2/24 + 12/45 is 7/20.

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,
    2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/360 + 96/360 = 30 + 96/360 = 126/360
  5. 126/360 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 2/24 + 12/45 = 7/20

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