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Add 48/12 and 45/49

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 45/49

48/12 + 45/49 is 241/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   48/12 = 48 × 49/12 × 49 = 2352/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/588 + 540/588 = 2352 + 540/588 = 2892/588
5. 2892/588 simplified gives 241/49
6. So, 48/12 + 45/49 = 241/49
   In mixed form: 445/49

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