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Add 45/12 and 9/24

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 9/24

45/12 + 9/24 is 33/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    45/12 = 45 × 2/12 × 2 = 90/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/24 + 9/24 = 90 + 9/24 = 99/24
  5. 99/24 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 45/12 + 9/24 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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