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Add 24/45 and 48/18

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 2 12/18

24/45 + 48/18 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
    48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/90 + 240/90 = 48 + 240/90 = 288/90
  5. 288/90 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 24/45 + 48/18 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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