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Add 24/45 and 21/50

24/45 + 21/50 is 143/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    24/45 = 24 × 10/45 × 10 = 240/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    21/50 = 21 × 9/50 × 9 = 189/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/450 + 189/450 = 240 + 189/450 = 429/450
  5. 429/450 simplified gives 143/150
  6. So, 24/45 + 21/50 = 143/150

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