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Add 90/75 and 18/50

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 18/50

90/75 + 18/50 is 39/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   90/75 = 90 × 2/75 × 2 = 180/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/150 + 54/150 = 180 + 54/150 = 234/150
5. 234/150 simplified gives 39/25
6. So, 90/75 + 18/50 = 39/25
   In mixed form: 114/25

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