Add 48/36 and 15/90
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 15/90
48/36 + 15/90 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 30/180 = 240 + 30/180 = 270/180 - 270/180 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 48/36 + 15/90 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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