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Add 9/4 and 45/48

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 45/48

9/4 + 45/48 is 51/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   9/4 = 9 × 12/4 × 12 = 108/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/48 + 45/48 = 108 + 45/48 = 153/48
5. 153/48 simplified gives 51/16
6. So, 9/4 + 45/48 = 51/16
   In mixed form: 33/16

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