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Add 10/90 and 5/50

10/90 + 5/50 is 19/90.

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,
   10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/450 + 45/450 = 50 + 45/450 = 95/450
5. 95/450 simplified gives 19/90
6. So, 10/90 + 5/50 = 19/90

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