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Add 90/50 and 49/60

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 49/60

90/50 + 49/60 is 157/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   90/50 = 90 × 6/50 × 6 = 540/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   49/60 = 49 × 5/60 × 5 = 245/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/300 + 245/300 = 540 + 245/300 = 785/300
5. 785/300 simplified gives 157/60
6. So, 90/50 + 49/60 = 157/60
   In mixed form: 237/60

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