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Add 24/48 and 18/45

24/48 + 18/45 is 9/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    24/48 = 24 × 15/48 × 15 = 360/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    18/45 = 18 × 16/45 × 16 = 288/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/720 + 288/720 = 360 + 288/720 = 648/720
  5. 648/720 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 24/48 + 18/45 = 9/10

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