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Add 45/2 and 28/24

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 1 4/24

45/2 + 28/24 is 71/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    45/2 = 45 × 12/2 × 12 = 540/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    28/24 = 28 × 1/24 × 1 = 28/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/24 + 28/24 = 540 + 28/24 = 568/24
  5. 568/24 simplified gives 71/3
  6. So, 45/2 + 28/24 = 71/3
    In mixed form: 232/3

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