Add 48/12 and 9/90
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 9/90
48/12 + 9/90 is 41/10.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 18/180 = 720 + 18/180 = 738/180 - 738/180 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 48/12 + 9/90 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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