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Add 48/90 and 4/36

48/90 + 4/36 is 29/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/180 + 20/180 = 96 + 20/180 = 116/180
  5. 116/180 simplified gives 29/45
  6. So, 48/90 + 4/36 = 29/45

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