Add 48/4 and 2/90
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 2/90
48/4 + 2/90 is 541/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
48/4 = 48 × 45/4 × 45 = 2160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/180 + 4/180 = 2160 + 4/180 = 2164/180 - 2164/180 simplified gives 541/45
- So, 48/4 + 2/90 = 541/45
In mixed form: 121/45
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