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Add 90/54 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 36/54, 2^nd number: 42/50

90/54 + 42/50 is 188/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   90/54 = 90 × 25/54 × 25 = 2250/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   42/50 = 42 × 27/50 × 27 = 1134/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/1350 + 1134/1350 = 2250 + 1134/1350 = 3384/1350
5. 3384/1350 simplified gives 188/75
6. So, 90/54 + 42/50 = 188/75
   In mixed form: 238/75

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