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Add 48/12 and 90/15

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 6 0/15

48/12 + 90/15 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   48/12 = 48 × 5/12 × 5 = 240/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   90/15 = 90 × 4/15 × 4 = 360/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/60 + 360/60 = 240 + 360/60 = 600/60
5. 600/60 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 48/12 + 90/15 = 10/1

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