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Add 14/90 and 4/50

14/90 + 4/50 is 53/225.

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,
    14/90 = 14 × 5/90 × 5 = 70/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/450 + 36/450 = 70 + 36/450 = 106/450
  5. 106/450 simplified gives 53/225
  6. So, 14/90 + 4/50 = 53/225

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