Add 15/90 and 9/48
15/90 + 9/48 is 17/48.
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,
15/90 = 15 × 8/90 × 8 = 120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
9/48 = 9 × 15/48 × 15 = 135/720 - Add the two like fractions:
120/720 + 135/720 = 120 + 135/720 = 255/720 - 255/720 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 15/90 + 9/48 = 17/48
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