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Add 24/20 and 45/18

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

24/20 + 45/18 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/180 + 450/180 = 216 + 450/180 = 666/180
5. 666/180 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 24/20 + 45/18 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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