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Add 48/24 and 6/45

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 6/45

48/24 + 6/45 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   48/24 = 48 × 15/24 × 15 = 720/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/360 + 48/360 = 720 + 48/360 = 768/360
5. 768/360 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 48/24 + 6/45 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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