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Add 90/18 and 45/24

1^st number: 5 0/18, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

90/18 + 45/24 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   90/18 = 90 × 4/18 × 4 = 360/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/72 + 135/72 = 360 + 135/72 = 495/72
5. 495/72 simplified gives 55/8
6. So, 90/18 + 45/24 = 55/8
   In mixed form: 67/8

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