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Add 45/48 and 64/90

45/48 + 64/90 is 1187/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 90 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 90 × 8 = 720,
    64/90 = 64 × 8/90 × 8 = 512/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/720 + 512/720 = 675 + 512/720 = 1187/720
  5. So, 45/48 + 64/90 = 1187/720
    In mixed form: 1467/720

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