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Add 50/20 and 54/90

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 54/90

50/20 + 54/90 is 31/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   54/90 = 54 × 2/90 × 2 = 108/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/180 + 108/180 = 450 + 108/180 = 558/180
5. 558/180 simplified gives 31/10
6. So, 50/20 + 54/90 = 31/10
   In mixed form: 31/10

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