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Add 48/80 and 45/56

48/80 + 45/56 is 393/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 56 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    45/56 = 45 × 10/56 × 10 = 450/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/560 + 450/560 = 336 + 450/560 = 786/560
  5. 786/560 simplified gives 393/280
  6. So, 48/80 + 45/56 = 393/280
    In mixed form: 1113/280

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