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Add 45/16 and 24/10

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 2 4/10

45/16 + 24/10 is 417/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    24/10 = 24 × 8/10 × 8 = 192/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/80 + 192/80 = 225 + 192/80 = 417/80
  5. So, 45/16 + 24/10 = 417/80
    In mixed form: 517/80

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