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Add 90/48 and 30/32

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 30/32

90/48 + 30/32 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 32 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 32 × 3 = 96,
   30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/96 + 90/96 = 180 + 90/96 = 270/96
5. 270/96 simplified gives 45/16
6. So, 90/48 + 30/32 = 45/16
   In mixed form: 213/16

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