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Add 90/75 and 54/48

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 1 6/48

90/75 + 54/48 is 93/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    90/75 = 90 × 16/75 × 16 = 1440/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    54/48 = 54 × 25/48 × 25 = 1350/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1200 + 1350/1200 = 1440 + 1350/1200 = 2790/1200
  5. 2790/1200 simplified gives 93/40
  6. So, 90/75 + 54/48 = 93/40
    In mixed form: 213/40

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