Add 6/48 and 90/10, Solve 6/48 + 9 0/10 as a fraction

Add 6/48 and 90/10

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 9 0/10

6/48 + 90/10 is 73/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
90/10 = 90 × 24/10 × 24 = 2160/240
Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 2160/240 = 30 + 2160/240 = 2190/240
2190/240 simplified gives 73/8
So, 6/48 + 90/10 = 73/8
In mixed form: 91/8

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