Add 30/48 and 3/90
30/48 + 3/90 is 79/120.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720 - Add the two like fractions:
450/720 + 24/720 = 450 + 24/720 = 474/720 - 474/720 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 30/48 + 3/90 = 79/120
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