Add 48/90 and 28/54
48/90 + 28/54 is 142/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
48/90 = 48 × 3/90 × 3 = 144/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
28/54 = 28 × 5/54 × 5 = 140/270 - Add the two like fractions:
144/270 + 140/270 = 144 + 140/270 = 284/270 - 284/270 simplified gives 142/135
- So, 48/90 + 28/54 = 142/135
In mixed form: 17/135
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