Add 48/40 and 3/90
1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 3/90
48/40 + 3/90 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 12/360 = 432 + 12/360 = 444/360 - 444/360 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 48/40 + 3/90 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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