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Add 90/60 and 50/32

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 1 18/32

90/60 + 50/32 is 49/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   90/60 = 90 × 8/60 × 8 = 720/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   50/32 = 50 × 15/32 × 15 = 750/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/480 + 750/480 = 720 + 750/480 = 1470/480
5. 1470/480 simplified gives 49/16
6. So, 90/60 + 50/32 = 49/16
   In mixed form: 31/16

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