Add 5/48 and 50/90
5/48 + 50/90 is 95/144.
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,
50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720 - Add the two like fractions:
75/720 + 400/720 = 75 + 400/720 = 475/720 - 475/720 simplified gives 95/144
- So, 5/48 + 50/90 = 95/144
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