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Add 90/5 and 40/50

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 40/50

90/5 + 40/50 is 94/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   90/5 = 90 × 10/5 × 10 = 900/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   40/50 = 40 × 1/50 × 1 = 40/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/50 + 40/50 = 900 + 40/50 = 940/50
5. 940/50 simplified gives 94/5
6. So, 90/5 + 40/50 = 94/5
   In mixed form: 184/5

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