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Add 75/48 and 6/45

1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 6/45

75/48 + 6/45 is 407/240.

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,
    75/48 = 75 × 15/48 × 15 = 1125/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/720 + 96/720 = 1125 + 96/720 = 1221/720
  5. 1221/720 simplified gives 407/240
  6. So, 75/48 + 6/45 = 407/240
    In mixed form: 1167/240

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