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Add 9/15 and 45/48

9/15 + 45/48 is 123/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    9/15 = 9 × 16/15 × 16 = 144/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/240 + 225/240 = 144 + 225/240 = 369/240
  5. 369/240 simplified gives 123/80
  6. So, 9/15 + 45/48 = 123/80
    In mixed form: 143/80

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