Add 45/48 and 15/28
45/48 + 15/28 is 165/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
15/28 = 15 × 12/28 × 12 = 180/336 - Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 180/336 = 315 + 180/336 = 495/336 - 495/336 simplified gives 165/112
- So, 45/48 + 15/28 = 165/112
In mixed form: 153/112
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