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Add 15/50 and 5/45

15/50 + 5/45 is 37/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 45 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    5/45 = 5 × 10/45 × 10 = 50/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/450 + 50/450 = 135 + 50/450 = 185/450
  5. 185/450 simplified gives 37/90
  6. So, 15/50 + 5/45 = 37/90

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