Add 48/90 and 36/49
48/90 + 36/49 is 932/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
48/90 = 48 × 49/90 × 49 = 2352/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
36/49 = 36 × 90/49 × 90 = 3240/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/4410 + 3240/4410 = 2352 + 3240/4410 = 5592/4410 - 5592/4410 simplified gives 932/735
- So, 48/90 + 36/49 = 932/735
In mixed form: 1197/735
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