Add 48/80 and 64/90
48/80 + 64/90 is 59/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
48/80 = 48 × 9/80 × 9 = 432/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
64/90 = 64 × 8/90 × 8 = 512/720 - Add the two like fractions:
432/720 + 512/720 = 432 + 512/720 = 944/720 - 944/720 simplified gives 59/45
- So, 48/80 + 64/90 = 59/45
In mixed form: 114/45
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