Add 12/15 and 48/90
12/15 + 48/90 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
12/15 = 12 × 6/15 × 6 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 48/90 = 72 + 48/90 = 120/90 - 120/90 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 12/15 + 48/90 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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