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Add 6/48 and 90/54

1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 36/54

6/48 + 90/54 is 43/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    6/48 = 6 × 9/48 × 9 = 54/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    90/54 = 90 × 8/54 × 8 = 720/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/432 + 720/432 = 54 + 720/432 = 774/432
  5. 774/432 simplified gives 43/24
  6. So, 6/48 + 90/54 = 43/24
    In mixed form: 119/24

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