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Add 45/48 and 5/16

45/48 + 5/16 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/48 + 15/48 = 45 + 15/48 = 60/48
  5. 60/48 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 45/48 + 5/16 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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