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Add 36/45 and 28/48

36/45 + 28/48 is 83/60.

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,
    36/45 = 36 × 16/45 × 16 = 576/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    28/48 = 28 × 15/48 × 15 = 420/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/720 + 420/720 = 576 + 420/720 = 996/720
  5. 996/720 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 36/45 + 28/48 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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