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Add 28/48 and 9/45

28/48 + 9/45 is 47/60.

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,
    28/48 = 28 × 15/48 × 15 = 420/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    9/45 = 9 × 16/45 × 16 = 144/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/720 + 144/720 = 420 + 144/720 = 564/720
  5. 564/720 simplified gives 47/60
  6. So, 28/48 + 9/45 = 47/60

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