Add 30/48 and 27/90
30/48 + 27/90 is 37/40.
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,
27/90 = 27 × 8/90 × 8 = 216/720 - Add the two like fractions:
450/720 + 216/720 = 450 + 216/720 = 666/720 - 666/720 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 30/48 + 27/90 = 37/40
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