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Add 45/8 and 2/24

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 2/24

45/8 + 2/24 is 137/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   45/8 = 45 × 3/8 × 3 = 135/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/24 + 2/24 = 135 + 2/24 = 137/24
5. So, 45/8 + 2/24 = 137/24
   In mixed form: 517/24

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