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Add 3/8 and 48/90

3/8 + 48/90 is 109/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
4. Add the two fractions:
   135/360 + 192/360 = 135 + 192/360 = 327/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/120

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