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Add 24/20 and 45/50

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 45/50

24/20 + 45/50 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   24/20 = 24 × 5/20 × 5 = 120/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   45/50 = 45 × 2/50 × 2 = 90/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/100 + 90/100 = 120 + 90/100 = 210/100
5. 210/100 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 24/20 + 45/50 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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