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Add 48/12 and 63/90

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 63/90

48/12 + 63/90 is 47/10.

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,
   63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/180 + 126/180 = 720 + 126/180 = 846/180
5. 846/180 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 48/12 + 63/90 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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