Add 45/48 and 16/90
45/48 + 16/90 is 803/720.
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,
16/90 = 16 × 8/90 × 8 = 128/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 128/720 = 675 + 128/720 = 803/720 - So, 45/48 + 16/90 = 803/720
In mixed form: 183/720
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