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Add 90/50 and 35/45

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 35/45

90/50 + 35/45 is 116/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   35/45 = 35 × 10/45 × 10 = 350/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/450 + 350/450 = 810 + 350/450 = 1160/450
5. 1160/450 simplified gives 116/45
6. So, 90/50 + 35/45 = 116/45
   In mixed form: 226/45

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