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Add 90/80 and 45/48

1^st number: 1 10/80, 2^nd number: 45/48

90/80 + 45/48 is 33/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/240 + 225/240 = 270 + 225/240 = 495/240
5. 495/240 simplified gives 33/16
6. So, 90/80 + 45/48 = 33/16
   In mixed form: 21/16

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