Add 14/2 and 48/90
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 48/90
14/2 + 48/90 is 113/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
14/2 = 14 × 45/2 × 45 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 48/90 = 630 + 48/90 = 678/90 - 678/90 simplified gives 113/15
- So, 14/2 + 48/90 = 113/15
In mixed form: 78/15
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