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Add 24/45 and 48/12

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 4 0/12

24/45 + 48/12 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/180 + 720/180 = 96 + 720/180 = 816/180
  5. 816/180 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 24/45 + 48/12 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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