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Add 50/49 and 96/90

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

50/49 + 96/90 is 1534/735.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
   50/49 = 50 × 90/49 × 90 = 4500/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4500/4410 + 4704/4410 = 4500 + 4704/4410 = 9204/4410
5. 9204/4410 simplified gives 1534/735
6. So, 50/49 + 96/90 = 1534/735
   In mixed form: 264/735

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