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Add 48/72 and 18/45

48/72 + 18/45 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/360 + 144/360 = 240 + 144/360 = 384/360
  5. 384/360 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 48/72 + 18/45 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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