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Add 50/90 and 49/8

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

50/90 + 49/8 is 481/72.

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,
   49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/360 + 2205/360 = 200 + 2205/360 = 2405/360
5. 2405/360 simplified gives 481/72
6. So, 50/90 + 49/8 = 481/72
   In mixed form: 649/72

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