Add 48/72 and 42/90
48/72 + 42/90 is 17/15.
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,
42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 168/360 = 240 + 168/360 = 408/360 - 408/360 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 48/72 + 42/90 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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