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Add 50/40 and 30/90

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 30/90

50/40 + 30/90 is 19/12.

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,
   30/90 = 30 × 4/90 × 4 = 120/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/360 + 120/360 = 450 + 120/360 = 570/360
5. 570/360 simplified gives 19/12
6. So, 50/40 + 30/90 = 19/12
   In mixed form: 17/12

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