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Add 45/90 and 5/72

45/90 + 5/72 is 41/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/360 + 25/360 = 180 + 25/360 = 205/360
5. 205/360 simplified gives 41/72
6. So, 45/90 + 5/72 = 41/72

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