Add 10/18 and 50/90
10/18 + 50/90 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 50/90 = 50 + 50/90 = 100/90 - 100/90 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 10/18 + 50/90 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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