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Add 49/48 and 45/5

1st number: 1 1/48, 2nd number: 9 0/5

49/48 + 45/5 is 481/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    45/5 = 45 × 48/5 × 48 = 2160/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/240 + 2160/240 = 245 + 2160/240 = 2405/240
  5. 2405/240 simplified gives 481/48
  6. So, 49/48 + 45/5 = 481/48
    In mixed form: 101/48

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