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Add 48/20 and 4/90

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

48/20 + 4/90 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/180 + 8/180 = 432 + 8/180 = 440/180
  5. 440/180 simplified gives 22/9
  6. So, 48/20 + 4/90 = 22/9
    In mixed form: 24/9

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