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Add 9/24 and 48/45

1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 1 3/45

9/24 + 48/45 is 173/120.

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,
    9/24 = 9 × 15/24 × 15 = 135/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/360 + 384/360 = 135 + 384/360 = 519/360
  5. 519/360 simplified gives 173/120
  6. So, 9/24 + 48/45 = 173/120
    In mixed form: 153/120

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