Add 4/48 and 3/90
4/48 + 3/90 is 7/60.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 15/48 × 15 = 60/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720 - Add the two like fractions:
60/720 + 24/720 = 60 + 24/720 = 84/720 - 84/720 simplified gives 7/60
- So, 4/48 + 3/90 = 7/60
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