Add 48/45 and 28/72
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 28/72
48/45 + 28/72 is 131/90.
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,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
384/360 + 140/360 = 384 + 140/360 = 524/360 - 524/360 simplified gives 131/90
- So, 48/45 + 28/72 = 131/90
In mixed form: 141/90
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