Add 3/48 and 25/90
3/48 + 25/90 is 49/144.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 15/48 × 15 = 45/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720 - Add the two like fractions:
45/720 + 200/720 = 45 + 200/720 = 245/720 - 245/720 simplified gives 49/144
- So, 3/48 + 25/90 = 49/144
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