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Add 90/72 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 18/72, 2^nd number: 40/48

90/72 + 40/48 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   90/72 = 90 × 2/72 × 2 = 180/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/144 + 120/144 = 180 + 120/144 = 300/144
5. 300/144 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 90/72 + 40/48 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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