Add 3/45 and 42/48
3/45 + 42/48 is 113/120.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
42/48 = 42 × 15/48 × 15 = 630/720 - Add the two like fractions:
48/720 + 630/720 = 48 + 630/720 = 678/720 - 678/720 simplified gives 113/120
- So, 3/45 + 42/48 = 113/120
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