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Add 1/48 and 12/90

1/48 + 12/90 is 37/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    1/48 = 1 × 15/48 × 15 = 15/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    12/90 = 12 × 8/90 × 8 = 96/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/720 + 96/720 = 15 + 96/720 = 111/720
  5. 111/720 simplified gives 37/240
  6. So, 1/48 + 12/90 = 37/240

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