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Add 3/48 and 45/4

1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 11 1/4

3/48 + 45/4 is 181/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 4 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
    45/4 = 45 × 12/4 × 12 = 540/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/48 + 540/48 = 3 + 540/48 = 543/48
  5. 543/48 simplified gives 181/16
  6. So, 3/48 + 45/4 = 181/16
    In mixed form: 115/16

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