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Add 45/24 and 10/8

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

45/24 + 10/8 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   10/8 = 10 × 3/8 × 3 = 30/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/24 + 30/24 = 45 + 30/24 = 75/24
5. 75/24 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 45/24 + 10/8 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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