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Add 48/75 and 63/90

48/75 + 63/90 is 67/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    48/75 = 48 × 6/75 × 6 = 288/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    63/90 = 63 × 5/90 × 5 = 315/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/450 + 315/450 = 288 + 315/450 = 603/450
  5. 603/450 simplified gives 67/50
  6. So, 48/75 + 63/90 = 67/50
    In mixed form: 117/50

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