Add 48/90 and 28/32
48/90 + 28/32 is 169/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
48/90 = 48 × 16/90 × 16 = 768/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
28/32 = 28 × 45/32 × 45 = 1260/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
768/1440 + 1260/1440 = 768 + 1260/1440 = 2028/1440 - 2028/1440 simplified gives 169/120
- So, 48/90 + 28/32 = 169/120
In mixed form: 149/120
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