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Add 28/24 and 3/45

1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 3/45

28/24 + 3/45 is 37/30.

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,
    28/24 = 28 × 15/24 × 15 = 420/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/360 + 24/360 = 420 + 24/360 = 444/360
  5. 444/360 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 28/24 + 3/45 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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