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Add 5/48 and 60/45

1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 1 15/45

5/48 + 60/45 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    60/45 = 60 × 16/45 × 16 = 960/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/720 + 960/720 = 75 + 960/720 = 1035/720
  5. 1035/720 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 5/48 + 60/45 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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