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Add 90/10 and 45/72

1^st number: 9 0/10, 2^nd number: 45/72

90/10 + 45/72 is 77/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   90/10 = 90 × 36/10 × 36 = 3240/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/360 + 225/360 = 3240 + 225/360 = 3465/360
5. 3465/360 simplified gives 77/8
6. So, 90/10 + 45/72 = 77/8
   In mixed form: 95/8

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