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Add 48/45 and 40/16

1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 2 8/16

48/45 + 40/16 is 107/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    48/45 = 48 × 16/45 × 16 = 768/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    40/16 = 40 × 45/16 × 45 = 1800/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/720 + 1800/720 = 768 + 1800/720 = 2568/720
  5. 2568/720 simplified gives 107/30
  6. So, 48/45 + 40/16 = 107/30
    In mixed form: 317/30

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