Add 48/45 and 2/8
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 2/8
48/45 + 2/8 is 79/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 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 8 × 45 = 360,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
384/360 + 90/360 = 384 + 90/360 = 474/360 - 474/360 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 48/45 + 2/8 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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