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Add 48/36 and 45/16

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

48/36 + 45/16 is 199/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   48/36 = 48 × 4/36 × 4 = 192/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   45/16 = 45 × 9/16 × 9 = 405/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/144 + 405/144 = 192 + 405/144 = 597/144
5. 597/144 simplified gives 199/48
6. So, 48/36 + 45/16 = 199/48
   In mixed form: 47/48

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