Add 1/48 and 5/90
1/48 + 5/90 is 11/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
1/48 = 1 × 15/48 × 15 = 15/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720 - Add the two like fractions:
15/720 + 40/720 = 15 + 40/720 = 55/720 - 55/720 simplified gives 11/144
- So, 1/48 + 5/90 = 11/144
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