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Add 7/45 and 28/24

1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 1 4/24

7/45 + 28/24 is 119/90.

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,
    7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    28/24 = 28 × 15/24 × 15 = 420/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/360 + 420/360 = 56 + 420/360 = 476/360
  5. 476/360 simplified gives 119/90
  6. So, 7/45 + 28/24 = 119/90
    In mixed form: 129/90

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