Add 48/14 and 16/90
1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 16/90
48/14 + 16/90 is 1136/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
48/14 = 48 × 45/14 × 45 = 2160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/630 + 112/630 = 2160 + 112/630 = 2272/630 - 2272/630 simplified gives 1136/315
- So, 48/14 + 16/90 = 1136/315
In mixed form: 3191/315
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