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Add 24/21 and 20/45

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 20/45

24/21 + 20/45 is 100/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
    24/21 = 24 × 15/21 × 15 = 360/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    20/45 = 20 × 7/45 × 7 = 140/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/315 + 140/315 = 360 + 140/315 = 500/315
  5. 500/315 simplified gives 100/63
  6. So, 24/21 + 20/45 = 100/63
    In mixed form: 137/63

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