Add 7/48 and 54/90
7/48 + 54/90 is 179/240.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 15/48 × 15 = 105/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
54/90 = 54 × 8/90 × 8 = 432/720 - Add the two like fractions:
105/720 + 432/720 = 105 + 432/720 = 537/720 - 537/720 simplified gives 179/240
- So, 7/48 + 54/90 = 179/240
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