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Add 48/90 and 4/75

48/90 + 4/75 is 44/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    48/90 = 48 × 5/90 × 5 = 240/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    4/75 = 4 × 6/75 × 6 = 24/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/450 + 24/450 = 240 + 24/450 = 264/450
  5. 264/450 simplified gives 44/75
  6. So, 48/90 + 4/75 = 44/75

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