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Add 45/28 and 9/48

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 9/48

45/28 + 9/48 is 201/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    45/28 = 45 × 12/28 × 12 = 540/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/336 + 63/336 = 540 + 63/336 = 603/336
  5. 603/336 simplified gives 201/112
  6. So, 45/28 + 9/48 = 201/112
    In mixed form: 189/112

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