Add 5/48 and 24/90
5/48 + 24/90 is 89/240.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
24/90 = 24 × 8/90 × 8 = 192/720 - Add the two like fractions:
75/720 + 192/720 = 75 + 192/720 = 267/720 - 267/720 simplified gives 89/240
- So, 5/48 + 24/90 = 89/240
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