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Add 90/48 and 10/32

1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 10/32

90/48 + 10/32 is 35/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    90/48 = 90 × 2/48 × 2 = 180/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/96 + 30/96 = 180 + 30/96 = 210/96
  5. 210/96 simplified gives 35/16
  6. So, 90/48 + 10/32 = 35/16
    In mixed form: 23/16

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