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Add 12/45 and 4/48

12/45 + 4/48 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    4/48 = 4 × 15/48 × 15 = 60/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/720 + 60/720 = 192 + 60/720 = 252/720
  5. 252/720 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 12/45 + 4/48 = 7/20

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