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Add 4/45 and 14/24

4/45 + 14/24 is 121/180.

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,
    4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/360 + 210/360 = 32 + 210/360 = 242/360
  5. 242/360 simplified gives 121/180
  6. So, 4/45 + 14/24 = 121/180

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