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Add 50/90 and 8/6

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

50/90 + 8/6 is 17/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 6 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 6 × 15 = 90,
   8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/90 + 120/90 = 50 + 120/90 = 170/90
5. 170/90 simplified gives 17/9
6. So, 50/90 + 8/6 = 17/9
   In mixed form: 18/9

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