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Add 14/48 and 9/45

14/48 + 9/45 is 59/120.

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,
    14/48 = 14 × 15/48 × 15 = 210/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    9/45 = 9 × 16/45 × 16 = 144/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/720 + 144/720 = 210 + 144/720 = 354/720
  5. 354/720 simplified gives 59/120
  6. So, 14/48 + 9/45 = 59/120

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