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Add 18/90 and 98/50

1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 1 48/50

18/90 + 98/50 is 54/25.

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,
    98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/450 + 882/450 = 90 + 882/450 = 972/450
  5. 972/450 simplified gives 54/25
  6. So, 18/90 + 98/50 = 54/25
    In mixed form: 24/25

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