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Add 90/40 and 15/48

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 15/48

90/40 + 15/48 is 41/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   90/40 = 90 × 6/40 × 6 = 540/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/240 + 75/240 = 540 + 75/240 = 615/240
5. 615/240 simplified gives 41/16
6. So, 90/40 + 15/48 = 41/16
   In mixed form: 29/16

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