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Add 48/16 and 72/45

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

48/16 + 72/45 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   48/16 = 48 × 45/16 × 45 = 2160/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   72/45 = 72 × 16/45 × 16 = 1152/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/720 + 1152/720 = 2160 + 1152/720 = 3312/720
5. 3312/720 simplified gives 23/5
6. So, 48/16 + 72/45 = 23/5
   In mixed form: 43/5

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