Add 15/8 and 45/48
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 45/48
15/8 + 45/48 is 45/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
15/8 = 15 × 6/8 × 6 = 90/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48 - Add the two like fractions:
90/48 + 45/48 = 90 + 45/48 = 135/48 - 135/48 simplified gives 45/16
- So, 15/8 + 45/48 = 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16
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