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Add 50/25 and 81/90

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 81/90

50/25 + 81/90 is 29/10.

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,
   81/90 = 81 × 5/90 × 5 = 405/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/450 + 405/450 = 900 + 405/450 = 1305/450
5. 1305/450 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 50/25 + 81/90 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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