Add 48/12 and 40/45
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 40/45
48/12 + 40/45 is 44/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 160/180 = 720 + 160/180 = 880/180 - 880/180 simplified gives 44/9
- So, 48/12 + 40/45 = 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9
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