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Add 1/90 and 50/9

1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 5 5/9

1/90 + 50/9 is 167/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/90 + 500/90 = 1 + 500/90 = 501/90
  5. 501/90 simplified gives 167/30
  6. So, 1/90 + 50/9 = 167/30
    In mixed form: 517/30

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