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Add 56/48 and 50/90

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 50/90

56/48 + 50/90 is 31/18.

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,
    56/48 = 56 × 15/48 × 15 = 840/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/720 + 400/720 = 840 + 400/720 = 1240/720
  5. 1240/720 simplified gives 31/18
  6. So, 56/48 + 50/90 = 31/18
    In mixed form: 113/18

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