Add 45/48 and 10/90
45/48 + 10/90 is 151/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
45/48 = 45 × 15/48 × 15 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 80/720 = 675 + 80/720 = 755/720 - 755/720 simplified gives 151/144
- So, 45/48 + 10/90 = 151/144
In mixed form: 17/144
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