Add 45/90 and 48/80
45/90 + 48/80 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
45/90 = 45 × 8/90 × 8 = 360/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
48/80 = 48 × 9/80 × 9 = 432/720 - Add the two like fractions:
360/720 + 432/720 = 360 + 432/720 = 792/720 - 792/720 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 45/90 + 48/80 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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