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Add 90/48 and 16/20

1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 16/20

90/48 + 16/20 is 107/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    16/20 = 16 × 12/20 × 12 = 192/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/240 + 192/240 = 450 + 192/240 = 642/240
  5. 642/240 simplified gives 107/40
  6. So, 90/48 + 16/20 = 107/40
    In mixed form: 227/40

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