Add 5/2 and 48/45
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 3/45
5/2 + 48/45 is 107/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
5/2 = 5 × 45/2 × 45 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
48/45 = 48 × 2/45 × 2 = 96/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 96/90 = 225 + 96/90 = 321/90 - 321/90 simplified gives 107/30
- So, 5/2 + 48/45 = 107/30
In mixed form: 317/30
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