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Add 45/24 and 9/5

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

45/24 + 9/5 is 147/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 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 5 × 24 = 120,
    9/5 = 9 × 24/5 × 24 = 216/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/120 + 216/120 = 225 + 216/120 = 441/120
  5. 441/120 simplified gives 147/40
  6. So, 45/24 + 9/5 = 147/40
    In mixed form: 327/40

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