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Add 49/90 and 90/72

1^st number: 49/90, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

49/90 + 90/72 is 323/180.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/360 + 450/360 = 196 + 450/360 = 646/360
5. 646/360 simplified gives 323/180
6. So, 49/90 + 90/72 = 323/180
   In mixed form: 1143/180

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