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Add 8/24 and 3/45

8/24 + 3/45 is 2/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/360 + 24/360 = 120 + 24/360 = 144/360
  5. 144/360 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 8/24 + 3/45 = 2/5

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