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Add 40/90 and 90/48

1^st number: 40/90, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

40/90 + 90/48 is 167/72.

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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,
   40/90 = 40 × 8/90 × 8 = 320/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   90/48 = 90 × 15/48 × 15 = 1350/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/720 + 1350/720 = 320 + 1350/720 = 1670/720
5. 1670/720 simplified gives 167/72
6. So, 40/90 + 90/48 = 167/72
   In mixed form: 223/72

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