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Add 2/45 and 70/48

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 22/48

2/45 + 70/48 is 541/360.

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,
    2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    70/48 = 70 × 15/48 × 15 = 1050/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/720 + 1050/720 = 32 + 1050/720 = 1082/720
  5. 1082/720 simplified gives 541/360
  6. So, 2/45 + 70/48 = 541/360
    In mixed form: 1181/360

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