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Add 50/10 and 90/18

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 5 0/18

50/10 + 90/18 is 10/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   90/18 = 90 × 5/18 × 5 = 450/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/90 + 450/90 = 450 + 450/90 = 900/90
5. 900/90 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 50/10 + 90/18 = 10/1

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