Add 90/48 and 4/45
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 4/45
90/48 + 4/45 is 707/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
90/48 = 90 × 15/48 × 15 = 1350/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/720 + 64/720 = 1350 + 64/720 = 1414/720 - 1414/720 simplified gives 707/360
- So, 90/48 + 4/45 = 707/360
In mixed form: 1347/360
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