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Add 35/12 and 50/90

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 50/90

35/12 + 50/90 is 125/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/180 + 100/180 = 525 + 100/180 = 625/180
5. 625/180 simplified gives 125/36
6. So, 35/12 + 50/90 = 125/36
   In mixed form: 317/36

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