Add 8/6 and 90/48, Solve 1 2/6 + 1 42/48 as a fraction

Add 8/6 and 90/48

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

8/6 + 90/48 is 77/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
8/6 = 8 × 8/6 × 8 = 64/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
90/48 = 90 × 1/48 × 1 = 90/48
Add the two like fractions:
64/48 + 90/48 = 64 + 90/48 = 154/48
154/48 simplified gives 77/24
So, 8/6 + 90/48 = 77/24
In mixed form: 35/24

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