Add 30/6 and 48/90
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 48/90
30/6 + 48/90 is 83/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
30/6 = 30 × 15/6 × 15 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
450/90 + 48/90 = 450 + 48/90 = 498/90 - 498/90 simplified gives 83/15
- So, 30/6 + 48/90 = 83/15
In mixed form: 58/15
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