Add 45/48 and 9/30
45/48 + 9/30 is 99/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 72/240 = 225 + 72/240 = 297/240 - 297/240 simplified gives 99/80
- So, 45/48 + 9/30 = 99/80
In mixed form: 119/80
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