Add 2/3 and 48/90
2/3 + 48/90 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
2/3 = 2 × 30/3 × 30 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 48/90 = 60 + 48/90 = 108/90 - 108/90 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 2/3 + 48/90 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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