Add 8/90 and 4/48
8/90 + 4/48 is 31/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
8/90 = 8 × 8/90 × 8 = 64/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
4/48 = 4 × 15/48 × 15 = 60/720 - Add the two like fractions:
64/720 + 60/720 = 64 + 60/720 = 124/720 - 124/720 simplified gives 31/180
- So, 8/90 + 4/48 = 31/180
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