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Add 50/25 and 27/90

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 27/90

50/25 + 27/90 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/450 + 135/450 = 900 + 135/450 = 1035/450
5. 1035/450 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 50/25 + 27/90 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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