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Add 48/90 and 60/24

1^st number: 48/90, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

48/90 + 60/24 is 91/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   60/24 = 60 × 15/24 × 15 = 900/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/360 + 900/360 = 192 + 900/360 = 1092/360
5. 1092/360 simplified gives 91/30
6. So, 48/90 + 60/24 = 91/30
   In mixed form: 31/30

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