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Add 90/50 and 5/60

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 5/60

90/50 + 5/60 is 113/60.

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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,
   5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/300 + 25/300 = 540 + 25/300 = 565/300
5. 565/300 simplified gives 113/60
6. So, 90/50 + 5/60 = 113/60
   In mixed form: 153/60

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