Add 5/45 and 7/48
5/45 + 7/48 is 37/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
7/48 = 7 × 15/48 × 15 = 105/720 - Add the two like fractions:
80/720 + 105/720 = 80 + 105/720 = 185/720 - 185/720 simplified gives 37/144
- So, 5/45 + 7/48 = 37/144
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