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Add 45/10 and 10/48

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 10/48

45/10 + 10/48 is 113/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    45/10 = 45 × 24/10 × 24 = 1080/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/240 + 50/240 = 1080 + 50/240 = 1130/240
  5. 1130/240 simplified gives 113/24
  6. So, 45/10 + 10/48 = 113/24
    In mixed form: 417/24

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