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Add 90/20 and 75/48

1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 1 27/48

90/20 + 75/48 is 97/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    90/20 = 90 × 12/20 × 12 = 1080/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    75/48 = 75 × 5/48 × 5 = 375/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/240 + 375/240 = 1080 + 375/240 = 1455/240
  5. 1455/240 simplified gives 97/16
  6. So, 90/20 + 75/48 = 97/16
    In mixed form: 61/16

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