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Add 49/12 and 90/40

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

49/12 + 90/40 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   49/12 = 49 × 10/12 × 10 = 490/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   90/40 = 90 × 3/40 × 3 = 270/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/120 + 270/120 = 490 + 270/120 = 760/120
5. 760/120 simplified gives 19/3
6. So, 49/12 + 90/40 = 19/3
   In mixed form: 61/3

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