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Add 42/48 and 16/90

42/48 + 16/90 is 379/360.

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,
    42/48 = 42 × 15/48 × 15 = 630/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    16/90 = 16 × 8/90 × 8 = 128/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/720 + 128/720 = 630 + 128/720 = 758/720
  5. 758/720 simplified gives 379/360
  6. So, 42/48 + 16/90 = 379/360
    In mixed form: 119/360

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