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Add 25/90 and 90/48

1^st number: 25/90, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

25/90 + 90/48 is 155/72.

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,
   25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   90/48 = 90 × 15/48 × 15 = 1350/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/720 + 1350/720 = 200 + 1350/720 = 1550/720
5. 1550/720 simplified gives 155/72
6. So, 25/90 + 90/48 = 155/72
   In mixed form: 211/72

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