Add 20/90 and 5/48
20/90 + 5/48 is 47/144.
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,
20/90 = 20 × 8/90 × 8 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 75/720 = 160 + 75/720 = 235/720 - 235/720 simplified gives 47/144
- So, 20/90 + 5/48 = 47/144
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