Add 2/48 and 36/90
2/48 + 36/90 is 53/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
2/48 = 2 × 15/48 × 15 = 30/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720 - Add the two like fractions:
30/720 + 288/720 = 30 + 288/720 = 318/720 - 318/720 simplified gives 53/120
- So, 2/48 + 36/90 = 53/120
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