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Add 70/48 and 9/90

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 9/90

70/48 + 9/90 is 187/120.

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,
    9/90 = 9 × 8/90 × 8 = 72/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/720 + 72/720 = 1050 + 72/720 = 1122/720
  5. 1122/720 simplified gives 187/120
  6. So, 70/48 + 9/90 = 187/120
    In mixed form: 167/120

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