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Add 48/10 and 20/90

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 20/90

48/10 + 20/90 is 226/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/90 + 20/90 = 432 + 20/90 = 452/90
  5. 452/90 simplified gives 226/45
  6. So, 48/10 + 20/90 = 226/45
    In mixed form: 51/45

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