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Add 90/72 and 24/20

1^st number: 1 18/72, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

90/72 + 24/20 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   24/20 = 24 × 18/20 × 18 = 432/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/360 + 432/360 = 450 + 432/360 = 882/360
5. 882/360 simplified gives 49/20
6. So, 90/72 + 24/20 = 49/20
   In mixed form: 29/20

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