Add 48/4 and 6/90
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 6/90
48/4 + 6/90 is 181/15.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/180 + 12/180 = 2160 + 12/180 = 2172/180 - 2172/180 simplified gives 181/15
- So, 48/4 + 6/90 = 181/15
In mixed form: 121/15
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