Add 48/90 and 21/12
1st number: 48/90, 2nd number: 1 9/12
48/90 + 21/12 is 137/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
21/12 = 21 × 15/12 × 15 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 315/180 = 96 + 315/180 = 411/180 - 411/180 simplified gives 137/60
- So, 48/90 + 21/12 = 137/60
In mixed form: 217/60
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