Add 2/45 and 16/48
2/45 + 16/48 is 17/45.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
16/48 = 16 × 15/48 × 15 = 240/720 - Add the two like fractions:
32/720 + 240/720 = 32 + 240/720 = 272/720 - 272/720 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 2/45 + 16/48 = 17/45
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