Add 48/75 and 56/90
48/75 + 56/90 is 284/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
48/75 = 48 × 6/75 × 6 = 288/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
56/90 = 56 × 5/90 × 5 = 280/450 - Add the two like fractions:
288/450 + 280/450 = 288 + 280/450 = 568/450 - 568/450 simplified gives 284/225
- So, 48/75 + 56/90 = 284/225
In mixed form: 159/225
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