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Add 8/18 and 45/48

8/18 + 45/48 is 199/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    8/18 = 8 × 8/18 × 8 = 64/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/144 + 135/144 = 64 + 135/144 = 199/144
  5. So, 8/18 + 45/48 = 199/144
    In mixed form: 155/144

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