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Add 48/10 and 45/9

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 5 0/9

48/10 + 45/9 is 49/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    45/9 = 45 × 10/9 × 10 = 450/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/90 + 450/90 = 432 + 450/90 = 882/90
  5. 882/90 simplified gives 49/5
  6. So, 48/10 + 45/9 = 49/5
    In mixed form: 94/5

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