Add 54/48 and 35/90
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 35/90
54/48 + 35/90 is 109/72.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720 - Add the two like fractions:
810/720 + 280/720 = 810 + 280/720 = 1090/720 - 1090/720 simplified gives 109/72
- So, 54/48 + 35/90 = 109/72
In mixed form: 137/72
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