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Add 25/24 and 20/45

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 20/45

25/24 + 20/45 is 107/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    25/24 = 25 × 15/24 × 15 = 375/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/360 + 160/360 = 375 + 160/360 = 535/360
  5. 535/360 simplified gives 107/72
  6. So, 25/24 + 20/45 = 107/72
    In mixed form: 135/72

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