Add 10/48 and 40/45
10/48 + 40/45 is 79/72.
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,
10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
40/45 = 40 × 16/45 × 16 = 640/720 - Add the two like fractions:
150/720 + 640/720 = 150 + 640/720 = 790/720 - 790/720 simplified gives 79/72
- So, 10/48 + 40/45 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72
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