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Add 90/50 and 9/80

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 9/80

90/50 + 9/80 is 153/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   90/50 = 90 × 8/50 × 8 = 720/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   9/80 = 9 × 5/80 × 5 = 45/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/400 + 45/400 = 720 + 45/400 = 765/400
5. 765/400 simplified gives 153/80
6. So, 90/50 + 9/80 = 153/80
   In mixed form: 173/80

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