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Add 48/8 and 14/90

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 14/90

48/8 + 14/90 is 277/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    48/8 = 48 × 45/8 × 45 = 2160/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/360 + 56/360 = 2160 + 56/360 = 2216/360
  5. 2216/360 simplified gives 277/45
  6. So, 48/8 + 14/90 = 277/45
    In mixed form: 67/45

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