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Add 90/18 and 20/50

1^st number: 5 0/18, 2^nd number: 20/50

90/18 + 20/50 is 27/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   90/18 = 90 × 25/18 × 25 = 2250/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/450 + 180/450 = 2250 + 180/450 = 2430/450
5. 2430/450 simplified gives 27/5
6. So, 90/18 + 20/50 = 27/5
   In mixed form: 52/5

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