Add 16/48 and 42/45
16/48 + 42/45 is 19/15.
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,
16/48 = 16 × 15/48 × 15 = 240/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Add the two like fractions:
240/720 + 672/720 = 240 + 672/720 = 912/720 - 912/720 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 16/48 + 42/45 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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