Add 90/48 and 40/75
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 40/75
90/48 + 40/75 is 289/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
90/48 = 90 × 25/48 × 25 = 2250/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
40/75 = 40 × 16/75 × 16 = 640/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1200 + 640/1200 = 2250 + 640/1200 = 2890/1200 - 2890/1200 simplified gives 289/120
- So, 90/48 + 40/75 = 289/120
In mixed form: 249/120
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