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Add 90/60 and 48/9

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 5 3/9

90/60 + 48/9 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/180 + 960/180 = 270 + 960/180 = 1230/180
5. 1230/180 simplified gives 41/6
6. So, 90/60 + 48/9 = 41/6
   In mixed form: 65/6

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