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Add 49/24 and 20/45

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 20/45

49/24 + 20/45 is 179/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/360 + 160/360 = 735 + 160/360 = 895/360
5. 895/360 simplified gives 179/72
6. So, 49/24 + 20/45 = 179/72
   In mixed form: 235/72

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