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Add 7/14 and 45/24

1^st number: 7/14, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

7/14 + 45/24 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   7/14 = 7 × 12/14 × 12 = 84/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/168 + 315/168 = 84 + 315/168 = 399/168
5. 399/168 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 7/14 + 45/24 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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