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Add 36/90 and 50/48

1^st number: 36/90, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

36/90 + 50/48 is 173/120.

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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,
   36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/720 + 750/720 = 288 + 750/720 = 1038/720
5. 1038/720 simplified gives 173/120
6. So, 36/90 + 50/48 = 173/120
   In mixed form: 153/120

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