Add 42/48 and 8/45
42/48 + 8/45 is 379/360.
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,
42/48 = 42 × 15/48 × 15 = 630/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720 - Add the two like fractions:
630/720 + 128/720 = 630 + 128/720 = 758/720 - 758/720 simplified gives 379/360
- So, 42/48 + 8/45 = 379/360
In mixed form: 119/360
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