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Add 90/48 and 10/80

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 10/80

90/48 + 10/80 is 2/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/240 + 30/240 = 450 + 30/240 = 480/240
5. 480/240 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 90/48 + 10/80 = 2/1

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