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Add 4/24 and 15/45

4/24 + 15/45 is 1/2.

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,
    4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/360 + 120/360 = 60 + 120/360 = 180/360
  5. 180/360 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 4/24 + 15/45 = 1/2

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