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Add 48/81 and 90/49

1^st number: 48/81, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

48/81 + 90/49 is 3214/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   48/81 = 48 × 49/81 × 49 = 2352/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   90/49 = 90 × 81/49 × 81 = 7290/3969
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/3969 + 7290/3969 = 2352 + 7290/3969 = 9642/3969
5. 9642/3969 simplified gives 3214/1323
6. So, 48/81 + 90/49 = 3214/1323
   In mixed form: 2568/1323

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