Add 48/12 and 3/90
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 3/90
48/12 + 3/90 is 121/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 6/180 = 720 + 6/180 = 726/180 - 726/180 simplified gives 121/30
- So, 48/12 + 3/90 = 121/30
In mixed form: 41/30
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