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Add 45/28 and 27/24

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

45/28 + 27/24 is 153/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   45/28 = 45 × 6/28 × 6 = 270/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/168 + 189/168 = 270 + 189/168 = 459/168
5. 459/168 simplified gives 153/56
6. So, 45/28 + 27/24 = 153/56
   In mixed form: 241/56

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