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Add 90/36 and 15/48

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 15/48

90/36 + 15/48 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   90/36 = 90 × 4/36 × 4 = 360/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   15/48 = 15 × 3/48 × 3 = 45/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/144 + 45/144 = 360 + 45/144 = 405/144
5. 405/144 simplified gives 45/16
6. So, 90/36 + 15/48 = 45/16
   In mixed form: 213/16

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