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Add 48/10 and 80/18

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 4 8/18

48/10 + 80/18 is 416/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
    80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/90 + 400/90 = 432 + 400/90 = 832/90
  5. 832/90 simplified gives 416/45
  6. So, 48/10 + 80/18 = 416/45
    In mixed form: 911/45

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