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Add 15/48 and 90/49

1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 1 41/49

15/48 + 90/49 is 1685/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    90/49 = 90 × 48/49 × 48 = 4320/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/2352 + 4320/2352 = 735 + 4320/2352 = 5055/2352
  5. 5055/2352 simplified gives 1685/784
  6. So, 15/48 + 90/49 = 1685/784
    In mixed form: 2117/784

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