Add 48/20 and 30/45
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 30/45
48/20 + 30/45 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 120/180 = 432 + 120/180 = 552/180 - 552/180 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 48/20 + 30/45 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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