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Add 24/45 and 16/60

24/45 + 16/60 is 4/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/180 + 48/180 = 96 + 48/180 = 144/180
5. 144/180 simplified gives 4/5
6. So, 24/45 + 16/60 = 4/5

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