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Add 24/45 and 14/8

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 1 6/8

24/45 + 14/8 is 137/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/360 + 630/360 = 192 + 630/360 = 822/360
  5. 822/360 simplified gives 137/60
  6. So, 24/45 + 14/8 = 137/60
    In mixed form: 217/60

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