Add 48/90 and 20/72
48/90 + 20/72 is 73/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 100/360 = 192 + 100/360 = 292/360 - 292/360 simplified gives 73/90
- So, 48/90 + 20/72 = 73/90
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