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Add 28/50 and 90/30

1^st number: 28/50, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

28/50 + 90/30 is 89/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   90/30 = 90 × 5/30 × 5 = 450/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/150 + 450/150 = 84 + 450/150 = 534/150
5. 534/150 simplified gives 89/25
6. So, 28/50 + 90/30 = 89/25
   In mixed form: 314/25

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