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Add 96/90 and 49/48

1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 1 1/48

96/90 + 49/48 is 167/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    96/90 = 96 × 8/90 × 8 = 768/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    49/48 = 49 × 15/48 × 15 = 735/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/720 + 735/720 = 768 + 735/720 = 1503/720
  5. 1503/720 simplified gives 167/80
  6. So, 96/90 + 49/48 = 167/80
    In mixed form: 27/80

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