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Add 30/24 and 9/45

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 9/45

30/24 + 9/45 is 29/20.

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,
    30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/360 + 72/360 = 450 + 72/360 = 522/360
  5. 522/360 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 30/24 + 9/45 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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