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Add 24/45 and 40/6

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 6 4/6

24/45 + 40/6 is 36/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/90 + 600/90 = 48 + 600/90 = 648/90
  5. 648/90 simplified gives 36/5
  6. So, 24/45 + 40/6 = 36/5
    In mixed form: 71/5

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