Add 3/24 and 48/90
3/24 + 48/90 is 79/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
3/24 = 3 × 15/24 × 15 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 192/360 = 45 + 192/360 = 237/360 - 237/360 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 3/24 + 48/90 = 79/120
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