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Add 90/50 and 45/48

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 45/48

90/50 + 45/48 is 219/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   90/50 = 90 × 24/50 × 24 = 2160/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   45/48 = 45 × 25/48 × 25 = 1125/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/1200 + 1125/1200 = 2160 + 1125/1200 = 3285/1200
5. 3285/1200 simplified gives 219/80
6. So, 90/50 + 45/48 = 219/80
   In mixed form: 259/80

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