Add 12/90 and 5/48
12/90 + 5/48 is 19/80.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720 - Add the two like fractions:
96/720 + 75/720 = 96 + 75/720 = 171/720 - 171/720 simplified gives 19/80
- So, 12/90 + 5/48 = 19/80
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