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Add 45/24 and 15/90

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 15/90

45/24 + 15/90 is 49/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/360 + 60/360 = 675 + 60/360 = 735/360
5. 735/360 simplified gives 49/24
6. So, 45/24 + 15/90 = 49/24
   In mixed form: 21/24

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