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Add 48/24 and 14/90

1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 14/90

48/24 + 14/90 is 97/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    48/24 = 48 × 15/24 × 15 = 720/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/360 + 56/360 = 720 + 56/360 = 776/360
  5. 776/360 simplified gives 97/45
  6. So, 48/24 + 14/90 = 97/45
    In mixed form: 27/45

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