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Add 35/90 and 24/48

35/90 + 24/48 is 8/9.

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,
    35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    24/48 = 24 × 15/48 × 15 = 360/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/720 + 360/720 = 280 + 360/720 = 640/720
  5. 640/720 simplified gives 8/9
  6. So, 35/90 + 24/48 = 8/9

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