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Add 72/48 and 12/45

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 12/45

72/48 + 12/45 is 53/30.

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,
   72/48 = 72 × 15/48 × 15 = 1080/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/720 + 192/720 = 1080 + 192/720 = 1272/720
5. 1272/720 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 72/48 + 12/45 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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