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Add 15/50 and 90/49

1^st number: 15/50, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

15/50 + 90/49 is 1047/490.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   90/49 = 90 × 50/49 × 50 = 4500/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/2450 + 4500/2450 = 735 + 4500/2450 = 5235/2450
5. 5235/2450 simplified gives 1047/490
6. So, 15/50 + 90/49 = 1047/490
   In mixed form: 267/490

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