Add 48/90 and 9/56
48/90 + 9/56 is 583/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
48/90 = 48 × 28/90 × 28 = 1344/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
9/56 = 9 × 45/56 × 45 = 405/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2520 + 405/2520 = 1344 + 405/2520 = 1749/2520 - 1749/2520 simplified gives 583/840
- So, 48/90 + 9/56 = 583/840
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