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Add 2/45 and 4/24

2/45 + 4/24 is 19/90.

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,
    2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/360 + 60/360 = 16 + 60/360 = 76/360
  5. 76/360 simplified gives 19/90
  6. So, 2/45 + 4/24 = 19/90

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