Add 3/90 and 3/48
3/90 + 3/48 is 23/240.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
3/48 = 3 × 15/48 × 15 = 45/720 - Add the two like fractions:
24/720 + 45/720 = 24 + 45/720 = 69/720 - 69/720 simplified gives 23/240
- So, 3/90 + 3/48 = 23/240
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