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Add 45/5 and 21/24

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 21/24

45/5 + 21/24 is 79/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    45/5 = 45 × 24/5 × 24 = 1080/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/120 + 105/120 = 1080 + 105/120 = 1185/120
  5. 1185/120 simplified gives 79/8
  6. So, 45/5 + 21/24 = 79/8
    In mixed form: 97/8

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