Add 5/90 and 12/48
5/90 + 12/48 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
12/48 = 12 × 15/48 × 15 = 180/720 - Add the two like fractions:
40/720 + 180/720 = 40 + 180/720 = 220/720 - 220/720 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 5/90 + 12/48 = 11/36
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