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Add 25/50 and 49/90

25/50 + 49/90 is 47/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    49/90 = 49 × 5/90 × 5 = 245/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/450 + 245/450 = 225 + 245/450 = 470/450
  5. 470/450 simplified gives 47/45
  6. So, 25/50 + 49/90 = 47/45
    In mixed form: 12/45

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