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Add 35/48 and 40/90

35/48 + 40/90 is 169/144.

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,
    35/48 = 35 × 15/48 × 15 = 525/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    40/90 = 40 × 8/90 × 8 = 320/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/720 + 320/720 = 525 + 320/720 = 845/720
  5. 845/720 simplified gives 169/144
  6. So, 35/48 + 40/90 = 169/144
    In mixed form: 125/144

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