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Add 45/20 and 5/24

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 5/24

45/20 + 5/24 is 59/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    45/20 = 45 × 6/20 × 6 = 270/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/120 + 25/120 = 270 + 25/120 = 295/120
  5. 295/120 simplified gives 59/24
  6. So, 45/20 + 5/24 = 59/24
    In mixed form: 211/24

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