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Add 2/3 and 48/90

2/3 + 48/90 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    2/3 = 2 × 30/3 × 30 = 60/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 48/90 = 60 + 48/90 = 108/90
  5. 108/90 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 2/3 + 48/90 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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