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Add 2/48 and 84/45

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 39/45

2/48 + 84/45 is 229/120.

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,
    2/48 = 2 × 15/48 × 15 = 30/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    84/45 = 84 × 16/45 × 16 = 1344/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/720 + 1344/720 = 30 + 1344/720 = 1374/720
  5. 1374/720 simplified gives 229/120
  6. So, 2/48 + 84/45 = 229/120
    In mixed form: 1109/120

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