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Add 6/24 and 45/28

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

6/24 + 45/28 is 13/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   45/28 = 45 × 6/28 × 6 = 270/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/168 + 270/168 = 42 + 270/168 = 312/168
5. 312/168 simplified gives 13/7
6. So, 6/24 + 45/28 = 13/7
   In mixed form: 16/7

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