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Add 10/48 and 25/45

10/48 + 25/45 is 55/72.

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,
    10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    25/45 = 25 × 16/45 × 16 = 400/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/720 + 400/720 = 150 + 400/720 = 550/720
  5. 550/720 simplified gives 55/72
  6. So, 10/48 + 25/45 = 55/72

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