Add 48/72 and 25/90
48/72 + 25/90 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
25/90 = 25 × 4/90 × 4 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 100/360 = 240 + 100/360 = 340/360 - 340/360 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 48/72 + 25/90 = 17/18
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