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Add 24/45 and 64/42

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 1 22/42

24/45 + 64/42 is 72/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   64/42 = 64 × 15/42 × 15 = 960/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/630 + 960/630 = 336 + 960/630 = 1296/630
5. 1296/630 simplified gives 72/35
6. So, 24/45 + 64/42 = 72/35
   In mixed form: 22/35

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