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Add 24/90 and 90/50

1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 1 40/50

24/90 + 90/50 is 31/15.

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,
    24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/450 + 810/450 = 120 + 810/450 = 930/450
  5. 930/450 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 24/90 + 90/50 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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