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Add 70/45 and 2/24

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 2/24

70/45 + 2/24 is 59/36.

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,
    70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/360 + 30/360 = 560 + 30/360 = 590/360
  5. 590/360 simplified gives 59/36
  6. So, 70/45 + 2/24 = 59/36
    In mixed form: 123/36

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