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Add 24/9 and 45/30

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

24/9 + 45/30 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   45/30 = 45 × 3/30 × 3 = 135/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/90 + 135/90 = 240 + 135/90 = 375/90
5. 375/90 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 24/9 + 45/30 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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