Add 48/3 and 42/45
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 42/45
48/3 + 42/45 is 254/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
48/3 = 48 × 15/3 × 15 = 720/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45 - Add the two like fractions:
720/45 + 42/45 = 720 + 42/45 = 762/45 - 762/45 simplified gives 254/15
- So, 48/3 + 42/45 = 254/15
In mixed form: 1614/15
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