Add 30/48 and 25/90
30/48 + 25/90 is 65/72.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 15/48 × 15 = 450/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720 - Add the two like fractions:
450/720 + 200/720 = 450 + 200/720 = 650/720 - 650/720 simplified gives 65/72
- So, 30/48 + 25/90 = 65/72
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