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Add 50/18 and 40/90

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 40/90

50/18 + 40/90 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/90 + 40/90 = 250 + 40/90 = 290/90
5. 290/90 simplified gives 29/9
6. So, 50/18 + 40/90 = 29/9
   In mixed form: 32/9

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