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Add 4/48 and 1/90

4/48 + 1/90 is 17/180.

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,
    4/48 = 4 × 15/48 × 15 = 60/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    1/90 = 1 × 8/90 × 8 = 8/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/720 + 8/720 = 60 + 8/720 = 68/720
  5. 68/720 simplified gives 17/180
  6. So, 4/48 + 1/90 = 17/180

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