Add 8/2 and 45/48
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 45/48
8/2 + 45/48 is 79/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
8/2 = 8 × 24/2 × 24 = 192/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48 - Add the two like fractions:
192/48 + 45/48 = 192 + 45/48 = 237/48 - 237/48 simplified gives 79/16
- So, 8/2 + 45/48 = 79/16
In mixed form: 415/16
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