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Add 3/48 and 96/90

1^st number: 3/48, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

3/48 + 96/90 is 271/240.

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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,
   3/48 = 3 × 15/48 × 15 = 45/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   96/90 = 96 × 8/90 × 8 = 768/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/720 + 768/720 = 45 + 768/720 = 813/720
5. 813/720 simplified gives 271/240
6. So, 3/48 + 96/90 = 271/240
   In mixed form: 131/240

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