Add 48/4 and 45/90
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 45/90
48/4 + 45/90 is 25/2.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/180 + 90/180 = 2160 + 90/180 = 2250/180 - 2250/180 simplified gives 25/2
- So, 48/4 + 45/90 = 25/2
In mixed form: 121/2
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