Add 48/90 and 2/5
48/90 + 2/5 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
48/90 + 36/90 = 48 + 36/90 = 84/90 - 84/90 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 48/90 + 2/5 = 14/15
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