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Add 50/35 and 90/50

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

50/35 + 90/50 is 113/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   50/35 = 50 × 10/35 × 10 = 500/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   90/50 = 90 × 7/50 × 7 = 630/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/350 + 630/350 = 500 + 630/350 = 1130/350
5. 1130/350 simplified gives 113/35
6. So, 50/35 + 90/50 = 113/35
   In mixed form: 38/35

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