Add 12/90 and 30/48
12/90 + 30/48 is 91/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
12/90 = 12 × 8/90 × 8 = 96/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
30/48 = 30 × 15/48 × 15 = 450/720 - Add the two like fractions:
96/720 + 450/720 = 96 + 450/720 = 546/720 - 546/720 simplified gives 91/120
- So, 12/90 + 30/48 = 91/120
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