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Add 54/50 and 90/40

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

54/50 + 90/40 is 333/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   54/50 = 54 × 4/50 × 4 = 216/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   90/40 = 90 × 5/40 × 5 = 450/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/200 + 450/200 = 216 + 450/200 = 666/200
5. 666/200 simplified gives 333/100
6. So, 54/50 + 90/40 = 333/100
   In mixed form: 333/100

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