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Add 84/50 and 28/90

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 28/90

84/50 + 28/90 is 448/225.

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,
   84/50 = 84 × 9/50 × 9 = 756/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   28/90 = 28 × 5/90 × 5 = 140/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/450 + 140/450 = 756 + 140/450 = 896/450
5. 896/450 simplified gives 448/225
6. So, 84/50 + 28/90 = 448/225
   In mixed form: 1223/225

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