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Add 24/45 and 90/10

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 9 0/10

24/45 + 90/10 is 143/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    90/10 = 90 × 9/10 × 9 = 810/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/90 + 810/90 = 48 + 810/90 = 858/90
  5. 858/90 simplified gives 143/15
  6. So, 24/45 + 90/10 = 143/15
    In mixed form: 98/15

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