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Add 90/50 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 42/54

90/50 + 42/54 is 116/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   90/50 = 90 × 27/50 × 27 = 2430/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   42/54 = 42 × 25/54 × 25 = 1050/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/1350 + 1050/1350 = 2430 + 1050/1350 = 3480/1350
5. 3480/1350 simplified gives 116/45
6. So, 90/50 + 42/54 = 116/45
   In mixed form: 226/45

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