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Add 45/9 and 20/24

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 20/24

45/9 + 20/24 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    45/9 = 45 × 8/9 × 8 = 360/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/72 + 60/72 = 360 + 60/72 = 420/72
  5. 420/72 simplified gives 35/6
  6. So, 45/9 + 20/24 = 35/6
    In mixed form: 55/6

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