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Add 48/18 and 45/96

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 45/96

48/18 + 45/96 is 301/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   48/18 = 48 × 16/18 × 16 = 768/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/288 + 135/288 = 768 + 135/288 = 903/288
5. 903/288 simplified gives 301/96
6. So, 48/18 + 45/96 = 301/96
   In mixed form: 313/96

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