Add 42/48 and 27/90
42/48 + 27/90 is 47/40.
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,
42/48 = 42 × 15/48 × 15 = 630/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
27/90 = 27 × 8/90 × 8 = 216/720 - Add the two like fractions:
630/720 + 216/720 = 630 + 216/720 = 846/720 - 846/720 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 42/48 + 27/90 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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