Add 90/30 and 35/48
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 35/48
90/30 + 35/48 is 179/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
90/30 = 90 × 8/30 × 8 = 720/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Add the two like fractions:
720/240 + 175/240 = 720 + 175/240 = 895/240 - 895/240 simplified gives 179/48
- So, 90/30 + 35/48 = 179/48
In mixed form: 335/48
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