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Add 48/90 and 49/20

1^st number: 48/90, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

48/90 + 49/20 is 179/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/180 + 441/180 = 96 + 441/180 = 537/180
5. 537/180 simplified gives 179/60
6. So, 48/90 + 49/20 = 179/60
   In mixed form: 259/60

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