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Add 45/8 and 5/24

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

45/8 + 5/24 is 35/6.

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,
    5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/24 + 5/24 = 135 + 5/24 = 140/24
  5. 140/24 simplified gives 35/6
  6. So, 45/8 + 5/24 = 35/6
    In mixed form: 55/6

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