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Add 2/25 and 50/90

2/25 + 50/90 is 143/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    2/25 = 2 × 18/25 × 18 = 36/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/450 + 250/450 = 36 + 250/450 = 286/450
  5. 286/450 simplified gives 143/225
  6. So, 2/25 + 50/90 = 143/225

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