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Add 50/60 and 98/90

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 1 8/90

50/60 + 98/90 is 173/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/180 + 196/180 = 150 + 196/180 = 346/180
5. 346/180 simplified gives 173/90
6. So, 50/60 + 98/90 = 173/90
   In mixed form: 183/90

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