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Add 45/80 and 5/48

45/80 + 5/48 is 2/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/240 + 25/240 = 135 + 25/240 = 160/240
  5. 160/240 simplified gives 2/3
  6. So, 45/80 + 5/48 = 2/3

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