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Add 2/50 and 2/45

2/50 + 2/45 is 19/225.

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,
    2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    2/45 = 2 × 10/45 × 10 = 20/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/450 + 20/450 = 18 + 20/450 = 38/450
  5. 38/450 simplified gives 19/225
  6. So, 2/50 + 2/45 = 19/225

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