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Add 48/12 and 35/90

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 35/90

48/12 + 35/90 is 79/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/180 + 70/180 = 720 + 70/180 = 790/180
5. 790/180 simplified gives 79/18
6. So, 48/12 + 35/90 = 79/18
   In mixed form: 47/18

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