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Add 90/50 and 3/48

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 3/48

90/50 + 3/48 is 149/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    90/50 = 90 × 24/50 × 24 = 2160/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/1200 + 75/1200 = 2160 + 75/1200 = 2235/1200
  5. 2235/1200 simplified gives 149/80
  6. So, 90/50 + 3/48 = 149/80
    In mixed form: 169/80

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