Add 60/48 and 4/90
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 4/90
60/48 + 4/90 is 233/180.
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,
60/48 = 60 × 15/48 × 15 = 900/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720 - Add the two like fractions:
900/720 + 32/720 = 900 + 32/720 = 932/720 - 932/720 simplified gives 233/180
- So, 60/48 + 4/90 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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