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Add 2/90 and 35/50

2/90 + 35/50 is 13/18.

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,
    2/90 = 2 × 5/90 × 5 = 10/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/450 + 315/450 = 10 + 315/450 = 325/450
  5. 325/450 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 2/90 + 35/50 = 13/18

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