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Add 90/48 and 7/28

1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 7/28

90/48 + 7/28 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 28 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    7/28 = 7 × 12/28 × 12 = 84/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/336 + 84/336 = 630 + 84/336 = 714/336
  5. 714/336 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 90/48 + 7/28 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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