Add 45/48 and 24/45
45/48 + 24/45 is 353/240.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 15/48 × 15 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
24/45 = 24 × 16/45 × 16 = 384/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 384/720 = 675 + 384/720 = 1059/720 - 1059/720 simplified gives 353/240
- So, 45/48 + 24/45 = 353/240
In mixed form: 1113/240
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