Add 30/90 and 5/48
30/90 + 5/48 is 7/16.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720 - Add the two like fractions:
240/720 + 75/720 = 240 + 75/720 = 315/720 - 315/720 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 30/90 + 5/48 = 7/16
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