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Add 70/48 and 21/90

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 21/90

70/48 + 21/90 is 203/120.

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,
    70/48 = 70 × 15/48 × 15 = 1050/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/720 + 168/720 = 1050 + 168/720 = 1218/720
  5. 1218/720 simplified gives 203/120
  6. So, 70/48 + 21/90 = 203/120
    In mixed form: 183/120

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