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Add 24/45 and 2/56

24/45 + 2/56 is 239/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    24/45 = 24 × 56/45 × 56 = 1344/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    2/56 = 2 × 45/56 × 45 = 90/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/2520 + 90/2520 = 1344 + 90/2520 = 1434/2520
  5. 1434/2520 simplified gives 239/420
  6. So, 24/45 + 2/56 = 239/420

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