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Add 48/90 and 49/84

48/90 + 49/84 is 67/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    48/90 = 48 × 14/90 × 14 = 672/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    49/84 = 49 × 15/84 × 15 = 735/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/1260 + 735/1260 = 672 + 735/1260 = 1407/1260
  5. 1407/1260 simplified gives 67/60
  6. So, 48/90 + 49/84 = 67/60
    In mixed form: 17/60

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