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Add 50/5 and 81/90

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 81/90

50/5 + 81/90 is 109/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   81/90 = 81 × 1/90 × 1 = 81/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/90 + 81/90 = 900 + 81/90 = 981/90
5. 981/90 simplified gives 109/10
6. So, 50/5 + 81/90 = 109/10
   In mixed form: 109/10

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