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Add 25/48 and 80/90

25/48 + 80/90 is 203/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    25/48 = 25 × 15/48 × 15 = 375/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    80/90 = 80 × 8/90 × 8 = 640/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/720 + 640/720 = 375 + 640/720 = 1015/720
  5. 1015/720 simplified gives 203/144
  6. So, 25/48 + 80/90 = 203/144
    In mixed form: 159/144

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