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Add 24/2 and 45/40

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/40

24/2 + 45/40 is 105/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    24/2 = 24 × 20/2 × 20 = 480/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    45/40 = 45 × 1/40 × 1 = 45/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/40 + 45/40 = 480 + 45/40 = 525/40
  5. 525/40 simplified gives 105/8
  6. So, 24/2 + 45/40 = 105/8
    In mixed form: 131/8

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