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Add 48/90 and 75/30

1^st number: 48/90, 2^nd number: 2 15/30

48/90 + 75/30 is 91/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   75/30 = 75 × 3/30 × 3 = 225/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/90 + 225/90 = 48 + 225/90 = 273/90
5. 273/90 simplified gives 91/30
6. So, 48/90 + 75/30 = 91/30
   In mixed form: 31/30

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