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Add 16/48 and 42/45

16/48 + 42/45 is 19/15.

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,
    16/48 = 16 × 15/48 × 15 = 240/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/720 + 672/720 = 240 + 672/720 = 912/720
  5. 912/720 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 16/48 + 42/45 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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