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Add 24/45 and 49/20

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 2 9/20

24/45 + 49/20 is 179/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
    49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/180 + 441/180 = 96 + 441/180 = 537/180
  5. 537/180 simplified gives 179/60
  6. So, 24/45 + 49/20 = 179/60
    In mixed form: 259/60

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