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Add 1/48 and 24/45

1/48 + 24/45 is 133/240.

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,
    24/45 = 24 × 16/45 × 16 = 384/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/720 + 384/720 = 15 + 384/720 = 399/720
  5. 399/720 simplified gives 133/240
  6. So, 1/48 + 24/45 = 133/240

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