Add 48/12 and 4/90
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 4/90
48/12 + 4/90 is 182/45.
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,
4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 8/180 = 720 + 8/180 = 728/180 - 728/180 simplified gives 182/45
- So, 48/12 + 4/90 = 182/45
In mixed form: 42/45
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