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Add 50/2 and 75/90

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 75/90

50/2 + 75/90 is 155/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   50/2 = 50 × 45/2 × 45 = 2250/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/90 + 75/90 = 2250 + 75/90 = 2325/90
5. 2325/90 simplified gives 155/6
6. So, 50/2 + 75/90 = 155/6
   In mixed form: 255/6

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