Add 8/45 and 2/48
8/45 + 2/48 is 79/360.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
2/48 = 2 × 15/48 × 15 = 30/720 - Add the two like fractions:
128/720 + 30/720 = 128 + 30/720 = 158/720 - 158/720 simplified gives 79/360
- So, 8/45 + 2/48 = 79/360
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