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Add 50/60 and 90/50

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

50/60 + 90/50 is 79/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   90/50 = 90 × 6/50 × 6 = 540/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/300 + 540/300 = 250 + 540/300 = 790/300
5. 790/300 simplified gives 79/30
6. So, 50/60 + 90/50 = 79/30
   In mixed form: 219/30

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