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Add 90/48 and 10/90

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 10/90

90/48 + 10/90 is 143/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   90/48 = 90 × 15/48 × 15 = 1350/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/720 + 80/720 = 1350 + 80/720 = 1430/720
5. 1430/720 simplified gives 143/72
6. So, 90/48 + 10/90 = 143/72
   In mixed form: 171/72

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