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Add 48/45 and 16/42

1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 16/42

48/45 + 16/42 is 152/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    16/42 = 16 × 15/42 × 15 = 240/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/630 + 240/630 = 672 + 240/630 = 912/630
  5. 912/630 simplified gives 152/105
  6. So, 48/45 + 16/42 = 152/105
    In mixed form: 147/105

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