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Add 45/24 and 20/9

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 2 2/9

45/24 + 20/9 is 295/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/72 + 160/72 = 135 + 160/72 = 295/72
  5. So, 45/24 + 20/9 = 295/72
    In mixed form: 47/72

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