Add 49/60 and 48/90
49/60 + 48/90 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
147/180 + 96/180 = 147 + 96/180 = 243/180 - 243/180 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 49/60 + 48/90 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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