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Add 24/6 and 90/45

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2 0/45

24/6 + 90/45 is 6/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    24/6 = 24 × 15/6 × 15 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    90/45 = 90 × 2/45 × 2 = 180/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/90 + 180/90 = 360 + 180/90 = 540/90
  5. 540/90 simplified gives 6/1
  6. So, 24/6 + 90/45 = 6/1

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