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Add 50/48 and 40/90

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 40/90

50/48 + 40/90 is 107/72.

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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,
   50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   40/90 = 40 × 8/90 × 8 = 320/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/720 + 320/720 = 750 + 320/720 = 1070/720
5. 1070/720 simplified gives 107/72
6. So, 50/48 + 40/90 = 107/72
   In mixed form: 135/72

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