Add 45/48 and 28/45
45/48 + 28/45 is 1123/720.
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,
28/45 = 28 × 16/45 × 16 = 448/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 448/720 = 675 + 448/720 = 1123/720 - So, 45/48 + 28/45 = 1123/720
In mixed form: 1403/720
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