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Add 90/50 and 48/49

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 48/49

90/50 + 48/49 is 681/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   48/49 = 48 × 50/49 × 50 = 2400/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4410/2450 + 2400/2450 = 4410 + 2400/2450 = 6810/2450
5. 6810/2450 simplified gives 681/245
6. So, 90/50 + 48/49 = 681/245
   In mixed form: 2191/245

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