Add 48/90 and 40/8
1st number: 48/90, 2nd number: 5 0/8
48/90 + 40/8 is 83/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 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 8 × 45 = 360,
40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 1800/360 = 192 + 1800/360 = 1992/360 - 1992/360 simplified gives 83/15
- So, 48/90 + 40/8 = 83/15
In mixed form: 58/15
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