Add 35/48 and 30/90
35/48 + 30/90 is 17/16.
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,
35/48 = 35 × 15/48 × 15 = 525/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
30/90 = 30 × 8/90 × 8 = 240/720 - Add the two like fractions:
525/720 + 240/720 = 525 + 240/720 = 765/720 - 765/720 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 35/48 + 30/90 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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