Add 72/48 and 49/90
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 49/90
72/48 + 49/90 is 92/45.
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,
72/48 = 72 × 15/48 × 15 = 1080/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/720 + 392/720 = 1080 + 392/720 = 1472/720 - 1472/720 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 72/48 + 49/90 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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