Add 8/48 and 6/45
8/48 + 6/45 is 3/10.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 15/48 × 15 = 120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720 - Add the two like fractions:
120/720 + 96/720 = 120 + 96/720 = 216/720 - 216/720 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 8/48 + 6/45 = 3/10
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