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Add 90/45 and 48/75

1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 48/75

90/45 + 48/75 is 66/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    90/45 = 90 × 5/45 × 5 = 450/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    48/75 = 48 × 3/75 × 3 = 144/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/225 + 144/225 = 450 + 144/225 = 594/225
  5. 594/225 simplified gives 66/25
  6. So, 90/45 + 48/75 = 66/25
    In mixed form: 216/25

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