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Add 75/90 and 9/48

75/90 + 9/48 is 49/48.

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,
    75/90 = 75 × 8/90 × 8 = 600/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    9/48 = 9 × 15/48 × 15 = 135/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/720 + 135/720 = 600 + 135/720 = 735/720
  5. 735/720 simplified gives 49/48
  6. So, 75/90 + 9/48 = 49/48
    In mixed form: 11/48

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