Add 9/45 and 36/48
9/45 + 36/48 is 19/20.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 16/45 × 16 = 144/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
36/48 = 36 × 15/48 × 15 = 540/720 - Add the two like fractions:
144/720 + 540/720 = 144 + 540/720 = 684/720 - 684/720 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 9/45 + 36/48 = 19/20
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