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Add 1/48 and 20/45

1/48 + 20/45 is 67/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    1/48 = 1 × 15/48 × 15 = 15/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    20/45 = 20 × 16/45 × 16 = 320/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/720 + 320/720 = 15 + 320/720 = 335/720
  5. 335/720 simplified gives 67/144
  6. So, 1/48 + 20/45 = 67/144

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