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Add 2/45 and 60/24

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 12/24

2/45 + 60/24 is 229/90.

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,
    60/24 = 60 × 15/24 × 15 = 900/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/360 + 900/360 = 16 + 900/360 = 916/360
  5. 916/360 simplified gives 229/90
  6. So, 2/45 + 60/24 = 229/90
    In mixed form: 249/90

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