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Add 14/10 and 90/48

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 1 42/48

14/10 + 90/48 is 131/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    14/10 = 14 × 24/10 × 24 = 336/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/240 + 450/240 = 336 + 450/240 = 786/240
  5. 786/240 simplified gives 131/40
  6. So, 14/10 + 90/48 = 131/40
    In mixed form: 311/40

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