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Add 24/90 and 48/30

1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 1 18/30

24/90 + 48/30 is 28/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/90 + 144/90 = 24 + 144/90 = 168/90
  5. 168/90 simplified gives 28/15
  6. So, 24/90 + 48/30 = 28/15
    In mixed form: 113/15

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