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Add 90/48 and 60/32

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

90/48 + 60/32 is 15/4.

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,
   60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/96 + 180/96 = 180 + 180/96 = 360/96
5. 360/96 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 90/48 + 60/32 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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