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Add 10/75 and 90/48

1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 1 42/48

10/75 + 90/48 is 241/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    90/48 = 90 × 25/48 × 25 = 2250/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1200 + 2250/1200 = 160 + 2250/1200 = 2410/1200
  5. 2410/1200 simplified gives 241/120
  6. So, 10/75 + 90/48 = 241/120
    In mixed form: 21/120

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