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Add 40/45 and 48/10

1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 4 8/10

40/45 + 48/10 is 256/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/90 + 432/90 = 80 + 432/90 = 512/90
  5. 512/90 simplified gives 256/45
  6. So, 40/45 + 48/10 = 256/45
    In mixed form: 531/45

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