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Add 5/90 and 72/24

1^st number: 5/90, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

5/90 + 72/24 is 55/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   72/24 = 72 × 15/24 × 15 = 1080/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/360 + 1080/360 = 20 + 1080/360 = 1100/360
5. 1100/360 simplified gives 55/18
6. So, 5/90 + 72/24 = 55/18
   In mixed form: 31/18

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