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Add 80/50 and 10/90

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 10/90

80/50 + 10/90 is 77/45.

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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,
   80/50 = 80 × 9/50 × 9 = 720/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/450 + 50/450 = 720 + 50/450 = 770/450
5. 770/450 simplified gives 77/45
6. So, 80/50 + 10/90 = 77/45
   In mixed form: 132/45

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