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Add 4/90 and 42/48

4/90 + 42/48 is 331/360.

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,
    4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    42/48 = 42 × 15/48 × 15 = 630/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/720 + 630/720 = 32 + 630/720 = 662/720
  5. 662/720 simplified gives 331/360
  6. So, 4/90 + 42/48 = 331/360

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