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Add 48/90 and 35/48

48/90 + 35/48 is 101/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    48/90 = 48 × 8/90 × 8 = 384/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    35/48 = 35 × 15/48 × 15 = 525/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/720 + 525/720 = 384 + 525/720 = 909/720
  5. 909/720 simplified gives 101/80
  6. So, 48/90 + 35/48 = 101/80
    In mixed form: 121/80

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