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Add 48/90 and 4/32

48/90 + 4/32 is 79/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    48/90 = 48 × 16/90 × 16 = 768/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    4/32 = 4 × 45/32 × 45 = 180/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1440 + 180/1440 = 768 + 180/1440 = 948/1440
  5. 948/1440 simplified gives 79/120
  6. So, 48/90 + 4/32 = 79/120

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