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Add 56/24 and 6/45

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 6/45

56/24 + 6/45 is 37/15.

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,
    56/24 = 56 × 15/24 × 15 = 840/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/360 + 48/360 = 840 + 48/360 = 888/360
  5. 888/360 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 56/24 + 6/45 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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