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Add 5/48 and 8/90

5/48 + 8/90 is 139/720.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   8/90 = 8 × 8/90 × 8 = 64/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/720 + 64/720 = 75 + 64/720 = 139/720
5. So, 5/48 + 8/90 = 139/720

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