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Add 48/45 and 8/5

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

48/45 + 8/5 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   48/45 = 48 × 1/45 × 1 = 48/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   8/5 = 8 × 9/5 × 9 = 72/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/45 + 72/45 = 48 + 72/45 = 120/45
5. 120/45 simplified gives 8/3
6. So, 48/45 + 8/5 = 8/3
   In mixed form: 22/3

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