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Add 48/16 and 42/90

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 42/90

48/16 + 42/90 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   48/16 = 48 × 45/16 × 45 = 2160/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   42/90 = 42 × 8/90 × 8 = 336/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/720 + 336/720 = 2160 + 336/720 = 2496/720
5. 2496/720 simplified gives 52/15
6. So, 48/16 + 42/90 = 52/15
   In mixed form: 37/15

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