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Add 50/90 and 80/36

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 2 8/36

50/90 + 80/36 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/180 + 400/180 = 100 + 400/180 = 500/180
5. 500/180 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 50/90 + 80/36 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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