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Add 63/90 and 5/48

63/90 + 5/48 is 193/240.

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,
    63/90 = 63 × 8/90 × 8 = 504/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/720 + 75/720 = 504 + 75/720 = 579/720
  5. 579/720 simplified gives 193/240
  6. So, 63/90 + 5/48 = 193/240

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