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Add 50/30 and 9/90

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 9/90

50/30 + 9/90 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/90 + 9/90 = 150 + 9/90 = 159/90
5. 159/90 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 50/30 + 9/90 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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