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Add 48/45 and 16/72

1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 16/72

48/45 + 16/72 is 58/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/360 + 80/360 = 384 + 80/360 = 464/360
  5. 464/360 simplified gives 58/45
  6. So, 48/45 + 16/72 = 58/45
    In mixed form: 113/45

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