Add 10/48 and 35/90
10/48 + 35/90 is 43/72.
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,
10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720 - Add the two like fractions:
150/720 + 280/720 = 150 + 280/720 = 430/720 - 430/720 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 10/48 + 35/90 = 43/72
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