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Add 90/48 and 20/96

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 20/96

90/48 + 20/96 is 25/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   90/48 = 90 × 2/48 × 2 = 180/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/96 + 20/96 = 180 + 20/96 = 200/96
5. 200/96 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 90/48 + 20/96 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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