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Add 45/90 and 45/24

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

45/90 + 45/24 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/360 + 675/360 = 180 + 675/360 = 855/360
5. 855/360 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 45/90 + 45/24 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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