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Add 48/32 and 6/90

1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 6/90

48/32 + 6/90 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    48/32 = 48 × 45/32 × 45 = 2160/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    6/90 = 6 × 16/90 × 16 = 96/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/1440 + 96/1440 = 2160 + 96/1440 = 2256/1440
  5. 2256/1440 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 48/32 + 6/90 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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