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Add 81/45 and 4/24

1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 4/24

81/45 + 4/24 is 59/30.

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,
    81/45 = 81 × 8/45 × 8 = 648/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/360 + 60/360 = 648 + 60/360 = 708/360
  5. 708/360 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 81/45 + 4/24 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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