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Add 50/6 and 70/90

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 70/90

50/6 + 70/90 is 82/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/90 + 70/90 = 750 + 70/90 = 820/90
5. 820/90 simplified gives 82/9
6. So, 50/6 + 70/90 = 82/9
   In mixed form: 91/9

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