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Add 90/18 and 40/49

1^st number: 5 0/18, 2^nd number: 40/49

90/18 + 40/49 is 285/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   90/18 = 90 × 49/18 × 49 = 4410/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   40/49 = 40 × 18/49 × 18 = 720/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4410/882 + 720/882 = 4410 + 720/882 = 5130/882
5. 5130/882 simplified gives 285/49
6. So, 90/18 + 40/49 = 285/49
   In mixed form: 540/49

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