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Add 75/50 and 70/90

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 70/90

75/50 + 70/90 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   70/90 = 70 × 5/90 × 5 = 350/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/450 + 350/450 = 675 + 350/450 = 1025/450
5. 1025/450 simplified gives 41/18
6. So, 75/50 + 70/90 = 41/18
   In mixed form: 25/18

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