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Add 80/50 and 5/90

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 5/90

80/50 + 5/90 is 149/90.

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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,
   80/50 = 80 × 9/50 × 9 = 720/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/450 + 25/450 = 720 + 25/450 = 745/450
5. 745/450 simplified gives 149/90
6. So, 80/50 + 5/90 = 149/90
   In mixed form: 159/90

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