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Add 63/10 and 24/45

1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 24/45

63/10 + 24/45 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    63/10 = 63 × 9/10 × 9 = 567/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/90 + 48/90 = 567 + 48/90 = 615/90
  5. 615/90 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 63/10 + 24/45 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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