Add 45/48 and 50/45
1st number: 45/48, 2nd number: 1 5/45
45/48 + 50/45 is 295/144.
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,
50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 800/720 = 675 + 800/720 = 1475/720 - 1475/720 simplified gives 295/144
- So, 45/48 + 50/45 = 295/144
In mixed form: 27/144
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