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Add 48/40 and 6/90

1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 6/90

48/40 + 6/90 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/360 + 24/360 = 432 + 24/360 = 456/360
  5. 456/360 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 48/40 + 6/90 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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