Add 8/35 and 48/90
8/35 + 48/90 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
8/35 = 8 × 18/35 × 18 = 144/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630 - Add the two like fractions:
144/630 + 336/630 = 144 + 336/630 = 480/630 - 480/630 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 8/35 + 48/90 = 16/21
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