Add 30/48 and 56/90
30/48 + 56/90 is 449/360.
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,
56/90 = 56 × 8/90 × 8 = 448/720 - Add the two like fractions:
450/720 + 448/720 = 450 + 448/720 = 898/720 - 898/720 simplified gives 449/360
- So, 30/48 + 56/90 = 449/360
In mixed form: 189/360
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