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Add 48/3 and 18/45

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 18/45

48/3 + 18/45 is 82/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    48/3 = 48 × 15/3 × 15 = 720/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/45 + 18/45 = 720 + 18/45 = 738/45
  5. 738/45 simplified gives 82/5
  6. So, 48/3 + 18/45 = 82/5
    In mixed form: 162/5

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