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Add 48/5 and 60/90

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 60/90

48/5 + 60/90 is 154/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   48/5 = 48 × 18/5 × 18 = 864/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/90 + 60/90 = 864 + 60/90 = 924/90
5. 924/90 simplified gives 154/15
6. So, 48/5 + 60/90 = 154/15
   In mixed form: 104/15

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