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Add 64/45 and 10/48

1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 10/48

64/45 + 10/48 is 587/360.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    64/45 = 64 × 16/45 × 16 = 1024/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/720 + 150/720 = 1024 + 150/720 = 1174/720
  5. 1174/720 simplified gives 587/360
  6. So, 64/45 + 10/48 = 587/360
    In mixed form: 1227/360

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