Add 90/48 and 15/35
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 15/35
90/48 + 15/35 is 129/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
90/48 = 90 × 35/48 × 35 = 3150/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
15/35 = 15 × 48/35 × 48 = 720/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/1680 + 720/1680 = 3150 + 720/1680 = 3870/1680 - 3870/1680 simplified gives 129/56
- So, 90/48 + 15/35 = 129/56
In mixed form: 217/56
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