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Add 50/90 and 42/8

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

50/90 + 42/8 is 209/36.

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,
   42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/360 + 1890/360 = 200 + 1890/360 = 2090/360
5. 2090/360 simplified gives 209/36
6. So, 50/90 + 42/8 = 209/36
   In mixed form: 529/36

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