Add 12/48 and 3/90
12/48 + 3/90 is 17/60.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 15/48 × 15 = 180/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720 - Add the two like fractions:
180/720 + 24/720 = 180 + 24/720 = 204/720 - 204/720 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 12/48 + 3/90 = 17/60
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