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Add 54/90 and 50/40

1^st number: 54/90, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

54/90 + 50/40 is 37/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   54/90 = 54 × 4/90 × 4 = 216/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/360 + 450/360 = 216 + 450/360 = 666/360
5. 666/360 simplified gives 37/20
6. So, 54/90 + 50/40 = 37/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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