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Add 50/90 and 80/42

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 1 38/42

50/90 + 80/42 is 155/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   80/42 = 80 × 15/42 × 15 = 1200/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/630 + 1200/630 = 350 + 1200/630 = 1550/630
5. 1550/630 simplified gives 155/63
6. So, 50/90 + 80/42 = 155/63
   In mixed form: 229/63

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