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Add 15/48 and 49/90

15/48 + 49/90 is 617/720.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   15/48 = 15 × 15/48 × 15 = 225/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/720 + 392/720 = 225 + 392/720 = 617/720
5. So, 15/48 + 49/90 = 617/720

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