Add 4/48 and 7/90
4/48 + 7/90 is 29/180.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 8/90 × 8 = 56/720 - Add the two like fractions:
60/720 + 56/720 = 60 + 56/720 = 116/720 - 116/720 simplified gives 29/180
- So, 4/48 + 7/90 = 29/180
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