Add 48/90 and 63/20
1st number: 48/90, 2nd number: 3 3/20
48/90 + 63/20 is 221/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 567/180 = 96 + 567/180 = 663/180 - 663/180 simplified gives 221/60
- So, 48/90 + 63/20 = 221/60
In mixed form: 341/60
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