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Add 45/10 and 16/24

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 16/24

45/10 + 16/24 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    45/10 = 45 × 12/10 × 12 = 540/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/120 + 80/120 = 540 + 80/120 = 620/120
  5. 620/120 simplified gives 31/6
  6. So, 45/10 + 16/24 = 31/6
    In mixed form: 51/6

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