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Add 90/40 and 49/90

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 49/90

90/40 + 49/90 is 503/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   90/40 = 90 × 9/40 × 9 = 810/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/360 + 196/360 = 810 + 196/360 = 1006/360
5. 1006/360 simplified gives 503/180
6. So, 90/40 + 49/90 = 503/180
   In mixed form: 2143/180

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