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Add 48/9 and 45/20

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 2 5/20

48/9 + 45/20 is 91/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/180 + 405/180 = 960 + 405/180 = 1365/180
  5. 1365/180 simplified gives 91/12
  6. So, 48/9 + 45/20 = 91/12
    In mixed form: 77/12

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