Add 54/48 and 2/45
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 2/45
54/48 + 2/45 is 421/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
54/48 = 54 × 15/48 × 15 = 810/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720 - Add the two like fractions:
810/720 + 32/720 = 810 + 32/720 = 842/720 - 842/720 simplified gives 421/360
- So, 54/48 + 2/45 = 421/360
In mixed form: 161/360
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