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Add 10/90 and 50/4

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 12 2/4

10/90 + 50/4 is 227/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/180 + 2250/180 = 20 + 2250/180 = 2270/180
  5. 2270/180 simplified gives 227/18
  6. So, 10/90 + 50/4 = 227/18
    In mixed form: 1211/18

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