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Add 50/36 and 6/90

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 6/90

50/36 + 6/90 is 131/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/180 + 12/180 = 250 + 12/180 = 262/180
5. 262/180 simplified gives 131/90
6. So, 50/36 + 6/90 = 131/90
   In mixed form: 141/90

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