Add 6/48 and 2/90
6/48 + 2/90 is 53/360.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 15/48 × 15 = 90/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720 - Add the two like fractions:
90/720 + 16/720 = 90 + 16/720 = 106/720 - 106/720 simplified gives 53/360
- So, 6/48 + 2/90 = 53/360
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