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Add 7/45 and 48/12

1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 4 0/12

7/45 + 48/12 is 187/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/180 + 720/180 = 28 + 720/180 = 748/180
  5. 748/180 simplified gives 187/45
  6. So, 7/45 + 48/12 = 187/45
    In mixed form: 47/45

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