Add 90/80 and 1/48
1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 1/48
90/80 + 1/48 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Add the two like fractions:
270/240 + 5/240 = 270 + 5/240 = 275/240 - 275/240 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 90/80 + 1/48 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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