Add 48/45 and 6/10
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 6/10
48/45 + 6/10 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
48/45 = 48 × 2/45 × 2 = 96/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
96/90 + 54/90 = 96 + 54/90 = 150/90 - 150/90 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 48/45 + 6/10 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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