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Add 18/90 and 42/50

18/90 + 42/50 is 26/25.

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,
    18/90 = 18 × 5/90 × 5 = 90/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/450 + 378/450 = 90 + 378/450 = 468/450
  5. 468/450 simplified gives 26/25
  6. So, 18/90 + 42/50 = 26/25
    In mixed form: 11/25

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