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Add 4/48 and 90/9

1st number: 4/48, 2nd number: 10 0/9

4/48 + 90/9 is 121/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    90/9 = 90 × 16/9 × 16 = 1440/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/144 + 1440/144 = 12 + 1440/144 = 1452/144
  5. 1452/144 simplified gives 121/12
  6. So, 4/48 + 90/9 = 121/12
    In mixed form: 101/12

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