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Add 48/5 and 72/90

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 72/90

48/5 + 72/90 is 52/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/90 + 72/90 = 864 + 72/90 = 936/90
5. 936/90 simplified gives 52/5
6. So, 48/5 + 72/90 = 52/5
   In mixed form: 102/5

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