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Add 50/20 and 90/50

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

50/20 + 90/50 is 43/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   50/20 = 50 × 5/20 × 5 = 250/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   90/50 = 90 × 2/50 × 2 = 180/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/100 + 180/100 = 250 + 180/100 = 430/100
5. 430/100 simplified gives 43/10
6. So, 50/20 + 90/50 = 43/10
   In mixed form: 43/10

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