Add 45/54 and 42/48
45/54 + 42/48 is 41/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
42/48 = 42 × 9/48 × 9 = 378/432 - Add the two like fractions:
360/432 + 378/432 = 360 + 378/432 = 738/432 - 738/432 simplified gives 41/24
- So, 45/54 + 42/48 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24
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