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Add 2/24 and 45/10

1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 4 5/10

2/24 + 45/10 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    45/10 = 45 × 12/10 × 12 = 540/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/120 + 540/120 = 10 + 540/120 = 550/120
  5. 550/120 simplified gives 55/12
  6. So, 2/24 + 45/10 = 55/12
    In mixed form: 47/12

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