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Add 80/36 and 90/50

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

80/36 + 90/50 is 181/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   80/36 = 80 × 25/36 × 25 = 2000/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   90/50 = 90 × 18/50 × 18 = 1620/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/900 + 1620/900 = 2000 + 1620/900 = 3620/900
5. 3620/900 simplified gives 181/45
6. So, 80/36 + 90/50 = 181/45
   In mixed form: 41/45

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