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Add 3/45 and 4/48

3/45 + 4/48 is 3/20.

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,
    3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    4/48 = 4 × 15/48 × 15 = 60/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/720 + 60/720 = 48 + 60/720 = 108/720
  5. 108/720 simplified gives 3/20
  6. So, 3/45 + 4/48 = 3/20

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