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Add 24/45 and 63/96

24/45 + 63/96 is 571/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    24/45 = 24 × 32/45 × 32 = 768/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    63/96 = 63 × 15/96 × 15 = 945/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1440 + 945/1440 = 768 + 945/1440 = 1713/1440
  5. 1713/1440 simplified gives 571/480
  6. So, 24/45 + 63/96 = 571/480
    In mixed form: 191/480

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