Add 2/45 and 28/48
2/45 + 28/48 is 113/180.
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,
28/48 = 28 × 15/48 × 15 = 420/720 - Add the two like fractions:
32/720 + 420/720 = 32 + 420/720 = 452/720 - 452/720 simplified gives 113/180
- So, 2/45 + 28/48 = 113/180
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