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Add 15/90 and 54/48

1^st number: 15/90, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

15/90 + 54/48 is 31/24.

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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,
   15/90 = 15 × 8/90 × 8 = 120/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   54/48 = 54 × 15/48 × 15 = 810/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/720 + 810/720 = 120 + 810/720 = 930/720
5. 930/720 simplified gives 31/24
6. So, 15/90 + 54/48 = 31/24
   In mixed form: 17/24

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