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Add 90/24 and 48/20

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 2 8/20

90/24 + 48/20 is 123/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   48/20 = 48 × 6/20 × 6 = 288/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/120 + 288/120 = 450 + 288/120 = 738/120
5. 738/120 simplified gives 123/20
6. So, 90/24 + 48/20 = 123/20
   In mixed form: 63/20

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