Add 48/45 and 7/9
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 7/9
48/45 + 7/9 is 83/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
48/45 = 48 × 1/45 × 1 = 48/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
48/45 + 35/45 = 48 + 35/45 = 83/45 - So, 48/45 + 7/9 = 83/45
In mixed form: 138/45
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