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Add 48/90 and 81/20

1^st number: 48/90, 2^nd number: 4 1/20

48/90 + 81/20 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   81/20 = 81 × 9/20 × 9 = 729/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/180 + 729/180 = 96 + 729/180 = 825/180
5. 825/180 simplified gives 55/12
6. So, 48/90 + 81/20 = 55/12
   In mixed form: 47/12

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