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Add 9/10 and 45/48

9/10 + 45/48 is 147/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    9/10 = 9 × 24/10 × 24 = 216/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/240 + 225/240 = 216 + 225/240 = 441/240
  5. 441/240 simplified gives 147/80
  6. So, 9/10 + 45/48 = 147/80
    In mixed form: 167/80

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