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Add 90/18 and 45/48

1^st number: 5 0/18, 2^nd number: 45/48

90/18 + 45/48 is 95/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   90/18 = 90 × 8/18 × 8 = 720/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/144 + 135/144 = 720 + 135/144 = 855/144
5. 855/144 simplified gives 95/16
6. So, 90/18 + 45/48 = 95/16
   In mixed form: 515/16

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