Add 48/90 and 2/75
48/90 + 2/75 is 14/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
48/90 = 48 × 5/90 × 5 = 240/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450 - Add the two like fractions:
240/450 + 12/450 = 240 + 12/450 = 252/450 - 252/450 simplified gives 14/25
- So, 48/90 + 2/75 = 14/25
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