Add 7/48 and 42/45
7/48 + 42/45 is 259/240.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 15/48 × 15 = 105/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Add the two like fractions:
105/720 + 672/720 = 105 + 672/720 = 777/720 - 777/720 simplified gives 259/240
- So, 7/48 + 42/45 = 259/240
In mixed form: 119/240
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