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Add 50/90 and 70/48

1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 1 22/48

50/90 + 70/48 is 145/72.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    70/48 = 70 × 15/48 × 15 = 1050/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/720 + 1050/720 = 400 + 1050/720 = 1450/720
  5. 1450/720 simplified gives 145/72
  6. So, 50/90 + 70/48 = 145/72
    In mixed form: 21/72

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