Add 30/90 and 3/48
30/90 + 3/48 is 19/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
30/90 = 30 × 8/90 × 8 = 240/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
3/48 = 3 × 15/48 × 15 = 45/720 - Add the two like fractions:
240/720 + 45/720 = 240 + 45/720 = 285/720 - 285/720 simplified gives 19/48
- So, 30/90 + 3/48 = 19/48
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