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Add 81/50 and 90/8

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 11 2/8

81/50 + 90/8 is 1287/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   81/50 = 81 × 4/50 × 4 = 324/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   90/8 = 90 × 25/8 × 25 = 2250/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/200 + 2250/200 = 324 + 2250/200 = 2574/200
5. 2574/200 simplified gives 1287/100
6. So, 81/50 + 90/8 = 1287/100
   In mixed form: 1287/100

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