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Add 3/45 and 81/24

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 3 9/24

3/45 + 81/24 is 413/120.

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,
    3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    81/24 = 81 × 15/24 × 15 = 1215/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/360 + 1215/360 = 24 + 1215/360 = 1239/360
  5. 1239/360 simplified gives 413/120
  6. So, 3/45 + 81/24 = 413/120
    In mixed form: 353/120

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