Add 48/8 and 10/45
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 10/45
48/8 + 10/45 is 56/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
48/8 = 48 × 45/8 × 45 = 2160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/360 + 80/360 = 2160 + 80/360 = 2240/360 - 2240/360 simplified gives 56/9
- So, 48/8 + 10/45 = 56/9
In mixed form: 62/9
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