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Add 72/48 and 6/45

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 6/45

72/48 + 6/45 is 49/30.

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,
   6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/720 + 96/720 = 1080 + 96/720 = 1176/720
5. 1176/720 simplified gives 49/30
6. So, 72/48 + 6/45 = 49/30
   In mixed form: 119/30

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