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Add 90/45 and 50/8

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

90/45 + 50/8 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   90/45 = 90 × 8/45 × 8 = 720/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/360 + 2250/360 = 720 + 2250/360 = 2970/360
5. 2970/360 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 90/45 + 50/8 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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