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Add 1/90 and 7/50

1/90 + 7/50 is 34/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/450 + 63/450 = 5 + 63/450 = 68/450
  5. 68/450 simplified gives 34/225
  6. So, 1/90 + 7/50 = 34/225

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