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Add 90/60 and 9/50

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 9/50

90/60 + 9/50 is 42/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   90/60 = 90 × 5/60 × 5 = 450/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/300 + 54/300 = 450 + 54/300 = 504/300
5. 504/300 simplified gives 42/25
6. So, 90/60 + 9/50 = 42/25
   In mixed form: 117/25

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