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Add 48/4 and 4/45

1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 4/45

48/4 + 4/45 is 544/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    48/4 = 48 × 45/4 × 45 = 2160/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/180 + 16/180 = 2160 + 16/180 = 2176/180
  5. 2176/180 simplified gives 544/45
  6. So, 48/4 + 4/45 = 544/45
    In mixed form: 124/45

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