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Add 90/48 and 50/81

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 50/81

90/48 + 50/81 is 1615/648.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   90/48 = 90 × 27/48 × 27 = 2430/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   50/81 = 50 × 16/81 × 16 = 800/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/1296 + 800/1296 = 2430 + 800/1296 = 3230/1296
5. 3230/1296 simplified gives 1615/648
6. So, 90/48 + 50/81 = 1615/648
   In mixed form: 2319/648

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