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Add 90/50 and 90/96

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 90/96

90/50 + 90/96 is 219/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   90/50 = 90 × 48/50 × 48 = 4320/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   90/96 = 90 × 25/96 × 25 = 2250/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/2400 + 2250/2400 = 4320 + 2250/2400 = 6570/2400
5. 6570/2400 simplified gives 219/80
6. So, 90/50 + 90/96 = 219/80
   In mixed form: 259/80

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