Add 9/48 and 10/45
9/48 + 10/45 is 59/144.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 15/48 × 15 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720 - Add the two like fractions:
135/720 + 160/720 = 135 + 160/720 = 295/720 - 295/720 simplified gives 59/144
- So, 9/48 + 10/45 = 59/144
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