Add 75/4 and 48/90
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 48/90
75/4 + 48/90 is 1157/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
75/4 = 75 × 45/4 × 45 = 3375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/180 + 96/180 = 3375 + 96/180 = 3471/180 - 3471/180 simplified gives 1157/60
- So, 75/4 + 48/90 = 1157/60
In mixed form: 1917/60
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