Add 49/48 and 4/90
1st number: 1 1/48, 2nd number: 4/90
49/48 + 4/90 is 767/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
49/48 = 49 × 15/48 × 15 = 735/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720 - Add the two like fractions:
735/720 + 32/720 = 735 + 32/720 = 767/720 - So, 49/48 + 4/90 = 767/720
In mixed form: 147/720
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