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Add 28/45 and 18/24

28/45 + 18/24 is 247/180.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    28/45 = 28 × 8/45 × 8 = 224/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    18/24 = 18 × 15/24 × 15 = 270/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/360 + 270/360 = 224 + 270/360 = 494/360
  5. 494/360 simplified gives 247/180
  6. So, 28/45 + 18/24 = 247/180
    In mixed form: 167/180

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