Add 48/45 and 16/72
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 16/72
48/45 + 16/72 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
384/360 + 80/360 = 384 + 80/360 = 464/360 - 464/360 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 48/45 + 16/72 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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