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Add 4/72 and 45/24

1^st number: 4/72, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

4/72 + 45/24 is 139/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/72 + 135/72 = 4 + 135/72 = 139/72
5. So, 4/72 + 45/24 = 139/72
   In mixed form: 167/72

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