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Add 24/8 and 54/45

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

24/8 + 54/45 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   24/8 = 24 × 45/8 × 45 = 1080/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/360 + 432/360 = 1080 + 432/360 = 1512/360
5. 1512/360 simplified gives 21/5
6. So, 24/8 + 54/45 = 21/5
   In mixed form: 41/5

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