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Add 90/48 and 98/60

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

90/48 + 98/60 is 421/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
   98/60 = 98 × 4/60 × 4 = 392/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/240 + 392/240 = 450 + 392/240 = 842/240
5. 842/240 simplified gives 421/120
6. So, 90/48 + 98/60 = 421/120
   In mixed form: 361/120

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