Add 48/40 and 6/45, Solve 1 8/40 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 48/40 and 6/45

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 6/45

48/40 + 6/45 is 4/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 48/360 = 432 + 48/360 = 480/360
480/360 simplified gives 4/3
So, 48/40 + 6/45 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3

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