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Add 50/6 and 48/90

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 48/90

50/6 + 48/90 is 133/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   50/6 = 50 × 15/6 × 15 = 750/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/90 + 48/90 = 750 + 48/90 = 798/90
5. 798/90 simplified gives 133/15
6. So, 50/6 + 48/90 = 133/15
   In mixed form: 813/15

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