Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 9/48 and 7/45

9/48 + 7/45 is 247/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    9/48 = 9 × 15/48 × 15 = 135/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    7/45 = 7 × 16/45 × 16 = 112/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/720 + 112/720 = 135 + 112/720 = 247/720
  5. So, 9/48 + 7/45 = 247/720

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com