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Add 80/48 and 24/45

1st number: 1 32/48, 2nd number: 24/45

80/48 + 24/45 is 11/5.

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,
    80/48 = 80 × 15/48 × 15 = 1200/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    24/45 = 24 × 16/45 × 16 = 384/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/720 + 384/720 = 1200 + 384/720 = 1584/720
  5. 1584/720 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 80/48 + 24/45 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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