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Add 48/90 and 40/56

48/90 + 40/56 is 131/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    48/90 = 48 × 28/90 × 28 = 1344/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/2520 + 1800/2520 = 1344 + 1800/2520 = 3144/2520
  5. 3144/2520 simplified gives 131/105
  6. So, 48/90 + 40/56 = 131/105
    In mixed form: 126/105

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