Add 45/5 and 18/48
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 18/48
45/5 + 18/48 is 75/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
45/5 = 45 × 48/5 × 48 = 2160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/240 + 90/240 = 2160 + 90/240 = 2250/240 - 2250/240 simplified gives 75/8
- So, 45/5 + 18/48 = 75/8
In mixed form: 93/8
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