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Add 4/48 and 1/45

4/48 + 1/45 is 19/180.

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,
    4/48 = 4 × 15/48 × 15 = 60/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/720 + 16/720 = 60 + 16/720 = 76/720
  5. 76/720 simplified gives 19/180
  6. So, 4/48 + 1/45 = 19/180

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