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Add 45/24 and 35/56

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 35/56

45/24 + 35/56 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/168 + 105/168 = 315 + 105/168 = 420/168
  5. 420/168 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 45/24 + 35/56 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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