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Add 20/45 and 45/24

1^st number: 20/45, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

20/45 + 45/24 is 167/72.

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,
   20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/360 + 675/360 = 160 + 675/360 = 835/360
5. 835/360 simplified gives 167/72
6. So, 20/45 + 45/24 = 167/72
   In mixed form: 223/72

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