Add 5/90 and 35/48
5/90 + 35/48 is 113/144.
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,
35/48 = 35 × 15/48 × 15 = 525/720 - Add the two like fractions:
40/720 + 525/720 = 40 + 525/720 = 565/720 - 565/720 simplified gives 113/144
- So, 5/90 + 35/48 = 113/144
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/90+35/48 5/90+70/48 5/90+35/96 15/90+35/48 25/90+35/48 35/90+35/48