Add 48/9 and 14/45
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 14/45
48/9 + 14/45 is 254/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
48/9 = 48 × 5/9 × 5 = 240/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45 - Add the two like fractions:
240/45 + 14/45 = 240 + 14/45 = 254/45 - So, 48/9 + 14/45 = 254/45
In mixed form: 529/45
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