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Add 14/49 and 48/90

14/49 + 48/90 is 86/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    14/49 = 14 × 90/49 × 90 = 1260/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    48/90 = 48 × 49/90 × 49 = 2352/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/4410 + 2352/4410 = 1260 + 2352/4410 = 3612/4410
  5. 3612/4410 simplified gives 86/105
  6. So, 14/49 + 48/90 = 86/105

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