Add 30/48 and 49/90
30/48 + 49/90 is 421/360.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720 - Add the two like fractions:
450/720 + 392/720 = 450 + 392/720 = 842/720 - 842/720 simplified gives 421/360
- So, 30/48 + 49/90 = 421/360
In mixed form: 161/360
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