Add 30/90 and 30/48
30/90 + 30/48 is 23/24.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 15/48 × 15 = 450/720 - Add the two like fractions:
240/720 + 450/720 = 240 + 450/720 = 690/720 - 690/720 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 30/90 + 30/48 = 23/24
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