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Add 60/50 and 49/90

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 49/90

60/50 + 49/90 is 157/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   49/90 = 49 × 5/90 × 5 = 245/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/450 + 245/450 = 540 + 245/450 = 785/450
5. 785/450 simplified gives 157/90
6. So, 60/50 + 49/90 = 157/90
   In mixed form: 167/90

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