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Add 5/45 and 40/24

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 1 16/24

5/45 + 40/24 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/360 + 600/360 = 40 + 600/360 = 640/360
  5. 640/360 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 5/45 + 40/24 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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