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Add 64/90 and 30/48

64/90 + 30/48 is 481/360.

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,
    64/90 = 64 × 8/90 × 8 = 512/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    30/48 = 30 × 15/48 × 15 = 450/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/720 + 450/720 = 512 + 450/720 = 962/720
  5. 962/720 simplified gives 481/360
  6. So, 64/90 + 30/48 = 481/360
    In mixed form: 1121/360

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