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Add 24/45 and 63/24

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 2 15/24

24/45 + 63/24 is 379/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    63/24 = 63 × 15/24 × 15 = 945/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/360 + 945/360 = 192 + 945/360 = 1137/360
  5. 1137/360 simplified gives 379/120
  6. So, 24/45 + 63/24 = 379/120
    In mixed form: 319/120

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