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Add 4/48 and 3/90

4/48 + 3/90 is 7/60.

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,
    3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/720 + 24/720 = 60 + 24/720 = 84/720
  5. 84/720 simplified gives 7/60
  6. So, 4/48 + 3/90 = 7/60

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