Add 2/6 and 48/90
2/6 + 48/90 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
2/6 = 2 × 15/6 × 15 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 48/90 = 30 + 48/90 = 78/90 - 78/90 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 2/6 + 48/90 = 13/15
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