Add 48/28 and 3/90
1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 3/90
48/28 + 3/90 is 367/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
48/28 = 48 × 45/28 × 45 = 2160/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
3/90 = 3 × 14/90 × 14 = 42/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1260 + 42/1260 = 2160 + 42/1260 = 2202/1260 - 2202/1260 simplified gives 367/210
- So, 48/28 + 3/90 = 367/210
In mixed form: 1157/210
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