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Add 50/40 and 14/90

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 14/90

50/40 + 14/90 is 253/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/360 + 56/360 = 450 + 56/360 = 506/360
5. 506/360 simplified gives 253/180
6. So, 50/40 + 14/90 = 253/180
   In mixed form: 173/180

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