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Add 50/90 and 90/50

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

50/90 + 90/50 is 106/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/450 + 810/450 = 250 + 810/450 = 1060/450
5. 1060/450 simplified gives 106/45
6. So, 50/90 + 90/50 = 106/45
   In mixed form: 216/45

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