Add 6/10 and 48/90
6/10 + 48/90 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
54/90 + 48/90 = 54 + 48/90 = 102/90 - 102/90 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 6/10 + 48/90 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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