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Add 90/48 and 35/30

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

90/48 + 35/30 is 73/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
   35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/240 + 280/240 = 450 + 280/240 = 730/240
5. 730/240 simplified gives 73/24
6. So, 90/48 + 35/30 = 73/24
   In mixed form: 31/24

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