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Add 24/12 and 45/72

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 45/72

24/12 + 45/72 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   24/12 = 24 × 6/12 × 6 = 144/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/72 + 45/72 = 144 + 45/72 = 189/72
5. 189/72 simplified gives 21/8
6. So, 24/12 + 45/72 = 21/8
   In mixed form: 25/8

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