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Add 90/75 and 30/48

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 30/48

90/75 + 30/48 is 73/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   90/75 = 90 × 16/75 × 16 = 1440/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/1200 + 750/1200 = 1440 + 750/1200 = 2190/1200
5. 2190/1200 simplified gives 73/40
6. So, 90/75 + 30/48 = 73/40
   In mixed form: 133/40

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