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Add 48/90 and 7/72

48/90 + 7/72 is 227/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 72 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 72 × 5 = 360,
   7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/360 + 35/360 = 192 + 35/360 = 227/360
5. So, 48/90 + 7/72 = 227/360

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