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Add 45/18 and 60/24

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 2 12/24

45/18 + 60/24 is 5/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    45/18 = 45 × 4/18 × 4 = 180/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    60/24 = 60 × 3/24 × 3 = 180/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/72 + 180/72 = 180 + 180/72 = 360/72
  5. 360/72 simplified gives 5/1
  6. So, 45/18 + 60/24 = 5/1

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