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Add 42/24 and 5/45

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 5/45

42/24 + 5/45 is 67/36.

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,
    42/24 = 42 × 15/24 × 15 = 630/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/360 + 40/360 = 630 + 40/360 = 670/360
  5. 670/360 simplified gives 67/36
  6. So, 42/24 + 5/45 = 67/36
    In mixed form: 131/36

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