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Add 45/48 and 15/45

45/48 + 15/45 is 61/48.

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,
    45/48 = 45 × 15/48 × 15 = 675/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    15/45 = 15 × 16/45 × 16 = 240/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/720 + 240/720 = 675 + 240/720 = 915/720
  5. 915/720 simplified gives 61/48
  6. So, 45/48 + 15/45 = 61/48
    In mixed form: 113/48

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