Add 1/48 and 72/90
1/48 + 72/90 is 197/240.
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,
72/90 = 72 × 8/90 × 8 = 576/720 - Add the two like fractions:
15/720 + 576/720 = 15 + 576/720 = 591/720 - 591/720 simplified gives 197/240
- So, 1/48 + 72/90 = 197/240
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