Add 45/48 and 32/49
45/48 + 32/49 is 1247/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
32/49 = 32 × 48/49 × 48 = 1536/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2352 + 1536/2352 = 2205 + 1536/2352 = 3741/2352 - 3741/2352 simplified gives 1247/784
- So, 45/48 + 32/49 = 1247/784
In mixed form: 1463/784
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