Add 2/45 and 20/48
2/45 + 20/48 is 83/180.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 15/48 × 15 = 300/720 - Add the two like fractions:
32/720 + 300/720 = 32 + 300/720 = 332/720 - 332/720 simplified gives 83/180
- So, 2/45 + 20/48 = 83/180
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