Add 48/45 and 20/7
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 2 6/7
48/45 + 20/7 is 412/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
48/45 = 48 × 7/45 × 7 = 336/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
20/7 = 20 × 45/7 × 45 = 900/315 - Add the two like fractions:
336/315 + 900/315 = 336 + 900/315 = 1236/315 - 1236/315 simplified gives 412/105
- So, 48/45 + 20/7 = 412/105
In mixed form: 397/105
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