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Add 48/42 and 8/90

1st number: 1 6/42, 2nd number: 8/90

48/42 + 8/90 is 388/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    48/42 = 48 × 15/42 × 15 = 720/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/630 + 56/630 = 720 + 56/630 = 776/630
  5. 776/630 simplified gives 388/315
  6. So, 48/42 + 8/90 = 388/315
    In mixed form: 173/315

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