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Add 28/48 and 75/90

28/48 + 75/90 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    28/48 = 28 × 15/48 × 15 = 420/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    75/90 = 75 × 8/90 × 8 = 600/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/720 + 600/720 = 420 + 600/720 = 1020/720
  5. 1020/720 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 28/48 + 75/90 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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