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Add 90/15 and 75/50

1^st number: 6 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

90/15 + 75/50 is 15/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   90/15 = 90 × 10/15 × 10 = 900/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/150 + 225/150 = 900 + 225/150 = 1125/150
5. 1125/150 simplified gives 15/2
6. So, 90/15 + 75/50 = 15/2
   In mixed form: 71/2

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