Add 7/45 and 48/7
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 6 6/7
7/45 + 48/7 is 2209/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
48/7 = 48 × 45/7 × 45 = 2160/315 - Add the two like fractions:
49/315 + 2160/315 = 49 + 2160/315 = 2209/315 - So, 7/45 + 48/7 = 2209/315
In mixed form: 74/315
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