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Add 64/45 and 70/24

1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 2 22/24

64/45 + 70/24 is 781/180.

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,
    64/45 = 64 × 8/45 × 8 = 512/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    70/24 = 70 × 15/24 × 15 = 1050/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/360 + 1050/360 = 512 + 1050/360 = 1562/360
  5. 1562/360 simplified gives 781/180
  6. So, 64/45 + 70/24 = 781/180
    In mixed form: 461/180

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