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Add 90/7 and 20/48

1st number: 12 6/7, 2nd number: 20/48

90/7 + 20/48 is 1115/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    90/7 = 90 × 48/7 × 48 = 4320/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/336 + 140/336 = 4320 + 140/336 = 4460/336
  5. 4460/336 simplified gives 1115/84
  6. So, 90/7 + 20/48 = 1115/84
    In mixed form: 1323/84

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