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Add 90/84 and 30/48

1st number: 1 6/84, 2nd number: 30/48

90/84 + 30/48 is 95/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    90/84 = 90 × 4/84 × 4 = 360/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/336 + 210/336 = 360 + 210/336 = 570/336
  5. 570/336 simplified gives 95/56
  6. So, 90/84 + 30/48 = 95/56
    In mixed form: 139/56

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