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Add 48/45 and 16/18

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

48/45 + 16/18 is 88/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    48/45 = 48 × 2/45 × 2 = 96/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/90 + 80/90 = 96 + 80/90 = 176/90
  5. 176/90 simplified gives 88/45
  6. So, 48/45 + 16/18 = 88/45
    In mixed form: 143/45

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