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Add 90/50 and 5/72

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 5/72

90/50 + 5/72 is 673/360.

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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,
   5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/1800 + 125/1800 = 3240 + 125/1800 = 3365/1800
5. 3365/1800 simplified gives 673/360
6. So, 90/50 + 5/72 = 673/360
   In mixed form: 1313/360

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