Add 45/48 and 9/15
45/48 + 9/15 is 123/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
9/15 = 9 × 16/15 × 16 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 144/240 = 225 + 144/240 = 369/240 - 369/240 simplified gives 123/80
- So, 45/48 + 9/15 = 123/80
In mixed form: 143/80
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