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Add 75/48 and 30/90

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 30/90

75/48 + 30/90 is 91/48.

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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,
   75/48 = 75 × 15/48 × 15 = 1125/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   30/90 = 30 × 8/90 × 8 = 240/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/720 + 240/720 = 1125 + 240/720 = 1365/720
5. 1365/720 simplified gives 91/48
6. So, 75/48 + 30/90 = 91/48
   In mixed form: 143/48

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