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Add 90/36 and 4/50

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 4/50

90/36 + 4/50 is 129/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   4/50 = 4 × 18/50 × 18 = 72/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/900 + 72/900 = 2250 + 72/900 = 2322/900
5. 2322/900 simplified gives 129/50
6. So, 90/36 + 4/50 = 129/50
   In mixed form: 229/50

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