Add 81/45 and 10/48
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 10/48
81/45 + 10/48 is 241/120.
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,
81/45 = 81 × 16/45 × 16 = 1296/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/720 + 150/720 = 1296 + 150/720 = 1446/720 - 1446/720 simplified gives 241/120
- So, 81/45 + 10/48 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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