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Add 45/24 and 4/30

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 4/30

45/24 + 4/30 is 241/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/120 + 16/120 = 225 + 16/120 = 241/120
  5. So, 45/24 + 4/30 = 241/120
    In mixed form: 21/120

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