Add 45/5 and 30/48
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 30/48
45/5 + 30/48 is 77/8.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/240 + 150/240 = 2160 + 150/240 = 2310/240 - 2310/240 simplified gives 77/8
- So, 45/5 + 30/48 = 77/8
In mixed form: 95/8
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