Add 48/14 and 2/90
1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 2/90
48/14 + 2/90 is 1087/315.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/630 + 14/630 = 2160 + 14/630 = 2174/630 - 2174/630 simplified gives 1087/315
- So, 48/14 + 2/90 = 1087/315
In mixed form: 3142/315
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