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Add 10/90 and 50/5

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 10 0/5

10/90 + 50/5 is 91/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/90 + 900/90 = 10 + 900/90 = 910/90
  5. 910/90 simplified gives 91/9
  6. So, 10/90 + 50/5 = 91/9
    In mixed form: 101/9

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