Add 54/48 and 1/90
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 1/90
54/48 + 1/90 is 409/360.
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,
54/48 = 54 × 15/48 × 15 = 810/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
1/90 = 1 × 8/90 × 8 = 8/720 - Add the two like fractions:
810/720 + 8/720 = 810 + 8/720 = 818/720 - 818/720 simplified gives 409/360
- So, 54/48 + 1/90 = 409/360
In mixed form: 149/360
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