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Add 50/48 and 25/90

1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 25/90

50/48 + 25/90 is 95/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/720 + 200/720 = 750 + 200/720 = 950/720
  5. 950/720 simplified gives 95/72
  6. So, 50/48 + 25/90 = 95/72
    In mixed form: 123/72

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