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Add 45/10 and 24/12

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 2 0/12

45/10 + 24/12 is 13/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/60 + 120/60 = 270 + 120/60 = 390/60
  5. 390/60 simplified gives 13/2
  6. So, 45/10 + 24/12 = 13/2
    In mixed form: 61/2

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