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Add 48/32 and 30/90

1^st number: 1 16/32, 2^nd number: 30/90

48/32 + 30/90 is 11/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   48/32 = 48 × 45/32 × 45 = 2160/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   30/90 = 30 × 16/90 × 16 = 480/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/1440 + 480/1440 = 2160 + 480/1440 = 2640/1440
5. 2640/1440 simplified gives 11/6
6. So, 48/32 + 30/90 = 11/6
   In mixed form: 15/6

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