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Add 96/90 and 45/50

1^st number: 1 6/90, 2^nd number: 45/50

96/90 + 45/50 is 59/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   96/90 = 96 × 5/90 × 5 = 480/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/450 + 405/450 = 480 + 405/450 = 885/450
5. 885/450 simplified gives 59/30
6. So, 96/90 + 45/50 = 59/30
   In mixed form: 129/30

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