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Add 70/45 and 12/48

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 12/48

70/45 + 12/48 is 65/36.

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,
    70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    12/48 = 12 × 15/48 × 15 = 180/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/720 + 180/720 = 1120 + 180/720 = 1300/720
  5. 1300/720 simplified gives 65/36
  6. So, 70/45 + 12/48 = 65/36
    In mixed form: 129/36

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