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Add 24/45 and 9/14

24/45 + 9/14 is 247/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 14 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 14 × 45 = 630,
    9/14 = 9 × 45/14 × 45 = 405/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/630 + 405/630 = 336 + 405/630 = 741/630
  5. 741/630 simplified gives 247/210
  6. So, 24/45 + 9/14 = 247/210
    In mixed form: 137/210

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