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Add 50/15 and 18/90

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 18/90

50/15 + 18/90 is 53/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   50/15 = 50 × 6/15 × 6 = 300/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/90 + 18/90 = 300 + 18/90 = 318/90
5. 318/90 simplified gives 53/15
6. So, 50/15 + 18/90 = 53/15
   In mixed form: 38/15

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