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Add 45/24 and 45/10

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

45/24 + 45/10 is 51/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 10 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 10 × 12 = 120,
   45/10 = 45 × 12/10 × 12 = 540/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/120 + 540/120 = 225 + 540/120 = 765/120
5. 765/120 simplified gives 51/8
6. So, 45/24 + 45/10 = 51/8
   In mixed form: 63/8

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