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Add 3/90 and 63/48

1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 1 15/48

3/90 + 63/48 is 323/240.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    63/48 = 63 × 15/48 × 15 = 945/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/720 + 945/720 = 24 + 945/720 = 969/720
  5. 969/720 simplified gives 323/240
  6. So, 3/90 + 63/48 = 323/240
    In mixed form: 183/240

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