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Add 48/20 and 36/90

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 36/90

48/20 + 36/90 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/180 + 72/180 = 432 + 72/180 = 504/180
5. 504/180 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 48/20 + 36/90 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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