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Add 50/90 and 40/18

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

50/90 + 40/18 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/90 + 200/90 = 50 + 200/90 = 250/90
5. 250/90 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 50/90 + 40/18 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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