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Add 48/90 and 40/32

1^st number: 48/90, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

48/90 + 40/32 is 107/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   48/90 = 48 × 16/90 × 16 = 768/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   40/32 = 40 × 45/32 × 45 = 1800/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/1440 + 1800/1440 = 768 + 1800/1440 = 2568/1440
5. 2568/1440 simplified gives 107/60
6. So, 48/90 + 40/32 = 107/60
   In mixed form: 147/60

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