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Add 50/90 and 35/8

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

50/90 + 35/8 is 355/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   35/8 = 35 × 45/8 × 45 = 1575/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/360 + 1575/360 = 200 + 1575/360 = 1775/360
5. 1775/360 simplified gives 355/72
6. So, 50/90 + 35/8 = 355/72
   In mixed form: 467/72

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