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Add 75/40 and 48/90

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 48/90

75/40 + 48/90 is 289/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/360 + 192/360 = 675 + 192/360 = 867/360
5. 867/360 simplified gives 289/120
6. So, 75/40 + 48/90 = 289/120
   In mixed form: 249/120

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