Add 80/90 and 3/48
80/90 + 3/48 is 137/144.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 8/90 × 8 = 640/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
3/48 = 3 × 15/48 × 15 = 45/720 - Add the two like fractions:
640/720 + 45/720 = 640 + 45/720 = 685/720 - 685/720 simplified gives 137/144
- So, 80/90 + 3/48 = 137/144
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