Add 5/48 and 3/45
5/48 + 3/45 is 41/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720 - Add the two like fractions:
75/720 + 48/720 = 75 + 48/720 = 123/720 - 123/720 simplified gives 41/240
- So, 5/48 + 3/45 = 41/240
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