Add 21/48 and 10/45
21/48 + 10/45 is 95/144.
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,
21/48 = 21 × 15/48 × 15 = 315/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720 - Add the two like fractions:
315/720 + 160/720 = 315 + 160/720 = 475/720 - 475/720 simplified gives 95/144
- So, 21/48 + 10/45 = 95/144
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