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Add 45/6 and 24/7

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 3 3/7

45/6 + 24/7 is 153/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    45/6 = 45 × 7/6 × 7 = 315/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    24/7 = 24 × 6/7 × 6 = 144/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/42 + 144/42 = 315 + 144/42 = 459/42
  5. 459/42 simplified gives 153/14
  6. So, 45/6 + 24/7 = 153/14
    In mixed form: 1013/14

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