Add 2/45 and 8/48
2/45 + 8/48 is 19/90.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 15/48 × 15 = 120/720 - Add the two like fractions:
32/720 + 120/720 = 32 + 120/720 = 152/720 - 152/720 simplified gives 19/90
- So, 2/45 + 8/48 = 19/90
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