Add 90/48 and 7/36
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 7/36
90/48 + 7/36 is 149/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
90/48 = 90 × 3/48 × 3 = 270/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
7/36 = 7 × 4/36 × 4 = 28/144 - Add the two like fractions:
270/144 + 28/144 = 270 + 28/144 = 298/144 - 298/144 simplified gives 149/72
- So, 90/48 + 7/36 = 149/72
In mixed form: 25/72
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