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Add 48/18 and 15/45

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 15/45

48/18 + 15/45 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/90 + 30/90 = 240 + 30/90 = 270/90
5. 270/90 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 48/18 + 15/45 = 3/1

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