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Add 35/48 and 80/90

35/48 + 80/90 is 233/144.

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,
    80/90 = 80 × 8/90 × 8 = 640/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/720 + 640/720 = 525 + 640/720 = 1165/720
  5. 1165/720 simplified gives 233/144
  6. So, 35/48 + 80/90 = 233/144
    In mixed form: 189/144

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