Add 90/35 and 12/48
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 12/48
90/35 + 12/48 is 79/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
90/35 = 90 × 48/35 × 48 = 4320/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
12/48 = 12 × 35/48 × 35 = 420/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/1680 + 420/1680 = 4320 + 420/1680 = 4740/1680 - 4740/1680 simplified gives 79/28
- So, 90/35 + 12/48 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28
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