Add 10/45 and 27/48
10/45 + 27/48 is 113/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
27/48 = 27 × 15/48 × 15 = 405/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 405/720 = 160 + 405/720 = 565/720 - 565/720 simplified gives 113/144
- So, 10/45 + 27/48 = 113/144
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