Add 3/48 and 8/90
3/48 + 8/90 is 109/720.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 8/90 × 8 = 64/720 - Add the two like fractions:
45/720 + 64/720 = 45 + 64/720 = 109/720 - So, 3/48 + 8/90 = 109/720
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