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Add 48/45 and 45/20

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 2 5/20

48/45 + 45/20 is 199/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/180 + 405/180 = 192 + 405/180 = 597/180
5. 597/180 simplified gives 199/60
6. So, 48/45 + 45/20 = 199/60
   In mixed form: 319/60

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