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Add 90/10 and 45/48

1^st number: 9 0/10, 2^nd number: 45/48

90/10 + 45/48 is 159/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
   90/10 = 90 × 24/10 × 24 = 2160/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/240 + 225/240 = 2160 + 225/240 = 2385/240
5. 2385/240 simplified gives 159/16
6. So, 90/10 + 45/48 = 159/16
   In mixed form: 915/16

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