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Add 90/50 and 42/72

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 42/72

90/50 + 42/72 is 143/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   90/50 = 90 × 36/50 × 36 = 3240/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   42/72 = 42 × 25/72 × 25 = 1050/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/1800 + 1050/1800 = 3240 + 1050/1800 = 4290/1800
5. 4290/1800 simplified gives 143/60
6. So, 90/50 + 42/72 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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