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Add 90/48 and 90/25

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 3 15/25

90/48 + 90/25 is 219/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   90/48 = 90 × 25/48 × 25 = 2250/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   90/25 = 90 × 48/25 × 48 = 4320/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/1200 + 4320/1200 = 2250 + 4320/1200 = 6570/1200
5. 6570/1200 simplified gives 219/40
6. So, 90/48 + 90/25 = 219/40
   In mixed form: 519/40

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