Add 48/90 and 75/60
1st number: 48/90, 2nd number: 1 15/60
48/90 + 75/60 is 107/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 225/180 = 96 + 225/180 = 321/180 - 321/180 simplified gives 107/60
- So, 48/90 + 75/60 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60
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